Israel Expects No Major Escalation with Iran Despite Rising Tensions

Following a night of missile strikes in the Persian Gulf and escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump, who declared the ceasefire over, Israel is preparing for a possible rapid resumption of hostilities. However, Israeli assessments indicate that the current confrontation is unlikely to escalate into a full-scale war. Israeli officials have long believed that the United States would not secure a permanent agreement with Iran, viewing American strategy as a tactic to buy time until the U.S. midterm elections. This approach aims to keep oil prices low and avoid disrupting the FIFA World Cup. A senior Israeli official dismissed claims that Trump had turned his back on Israel, stating that talk of a U.S. loss was premature.