Trump Considers Dramatic Escalation Against Iran as Israel Monitors Closely

Israeli officials are closely monitoring the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. According to a report from Channel 12 News on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision but appears inclined to intensify actions against Tehran. In response to these developments, Israel's security cabinet convened for a six-hour meeting to discuss possible escalation scenarios. During the meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A senior Israeli official stated, "Our interest in the campaign depends solely on its nature. We do not want to enter another conflict only to be told to stop after a few days."

The updated intelligence briefing to Israeli political leadership indicates that while Trump has not decided, he leans toward imposing a heavy price on Iran, increasing the likelihood of escalation. Concurrently, Oman has proposed a new initiative to remove naval mines and open shipping lanes during negotiations. However, Iranian leadership currently sees no need to compromise, believing Trump will back down and allow them to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz. Western sources suggest Trump views such interim proposals as temporary fixes and remains unimpressed. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader rejects a Qatari proposal for a ten-day ceasefire.