Trump’s Pledge to Netanyahu: No Compromise on Enriched Uranium Amid Fragile Iran Negotiations

Senior Israeli officials have disclosed to Channel 13 that President Donald Trump provided a definitive guarantee to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing that the United States will not abandon its demands regarding Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. While Washington continues its diplomatic push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the regional conflict, Israel remains skeptical. An Israeli official noted that while they do not oppose the talks, there is a prevailing belief within Tel Aviv that the negotiations will eventually "explode" due to the irreconcilable gap between the two nations.

The Military Option: IDF and Mossad Push for Regime Collapse Inside Israel’s security establishment, a hawkish stance is gaining traction. The IDF has characterized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "defeated organization," urging a return to offensive operations to "finish the job." Simultaneously, Mossad assessments presented to Netanyahu suggest that renewed military pressure would accelerate the destabilization and ultimate downfall of the Iranian regime. Meanwhile, at the White House, Trump remains on standby, expecting a formal response from Tehran within hours, while warning against any further stalling tactics.

Naval Skirmishes and Targeted Strikes The situation in the Persian Gulf remains volatile despite Trump’s description of recent events as "mere skirmishes." The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. carried out "defensive strikes" against Iranian radars and coastal missile systems near Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Qaruk. This military action followed an incident where three U.S. destroyers navigated the Strait under enemy fire without sustaining damage, but inflicting significant losses on Iranian coastal defenses. These developments underscore a dual-track policy of "armed diplomacy" currently steered by the Trump administration.