Trump Lowers Profile on Iran Amid Midterm Election Calculations, Analysts Say
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First reported by Ynet · 6 days ago
What happened
Security analyst Ron Ben-Yishai explains that President Trump is lowering his profile on Iran due to limited U.S. leverage and upcoming midterm elections. The U.S. recognizes it cannot fully prevent Iran's nuclear progress or easily counter its regional influence, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israel cooperates with the U.S. on peace plan preparations but opposes elements that would empower Hamas.
- 01Trump lowers U.S. profile on Iran amid limited leverage and midterm elections.
- 02U.S. doubts it can fully stop Iran's nuclear progress or regional threats now.
- 03Iran uses Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz as strategic leverage.
- 04U.S. avoids attacking Iranian infrastructure to prevent civilian harm and energy market disruption.
- 05Israel cooperates with U.S. on Gaza peace plan infrastructure but opposes Hamas support.
- 06U.S. limits Israeli actions in Lebanon, reflecting a cautious regional approach.
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