Trump Delays Iran Strikes: Israel Concerned Over 'Not Strong Enough' Plan
According to Axios, Trump pump-primed the war machine then hit the brakes, purportedly because Israeli officials, including Netanyahu himself, asked for more time to prep. The real kicker: an Israeli source expressed the current U.S. strike plan wasn't 'strong or effective enough to meaningfully destabilize the regime.' (Meaning, not enough to achieve absolute regime change, perhaps?). This isn't
the first time an Israeli leader has pushed for a 'stronger' response against Iran; Netanyahu has long advocated for maximalist pressure, a position well-aligned with the millions spent by groups like AIPAC lobbying for hawkish policies in Washington. It seems even 'punishing' Iran isn't enough; the demand is always for an unconditional capitulation, achieved through methods that somehow always
seem to require American military might. We’re told Trump is weighing 'diplomatic options' while simultaneously 'evacuating troops' and sending 'reinforcements.' One might wonder if 'diplomatic options' here constitute a thinly veiled staging for a more devastating 'Plan B' that Israel might find more to its liking. How many 'last warnings' against Iran do we need before the media stops pretending
these aren't part of a decades-long push for regime change, often orchestrated by think tanks and political figures who benefit directly or indirectly from perpetual conflict?