• Netanyahu launches military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear program, signaling a major policy shift.
• Strike complicates U.S. efforts to revive the nuclear deal amidst bipartisan divisions.
• Rising pressure on Trump to clarify Iran strategy as diplomatic tensions escalate.

(The Dupree Report) – In a dramatic shift, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated his longstanding rhetoric on Iran into direct action, signaling a profound change in Israel’s geopolitical strategy. Within the last 24 hours, Netanyahu’s government launched a decisive military operation targeting Tehran’s nuclear program, marking a sharp departure from decades of covert tactics. This escalation comes just days before the U.S. and Iran sit down for the sixth round of nuclear talks—negotiations Netanyahu has vehemently opposed.

A Strategic Pivot on Iran Policy

For years, Netanyahu has been a vocal critic of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning of the existential threat they pose to Israel and the broader region. His fiery speeches at the United Nations, including the infamous “cartoon bomb” illustration, underscored his belief in a unified front with the United States to pressure Tehran. However, Netanyahu’s recent actions suggest a break from his strategy of waiting for U.S. support to materialize.

“Netanyahu saw the writing on the wall,” said a senior Israeli defense official familiar with the planning. “With nuclear talks resuming and Iran gaining leverage, he knew time wasn’t on his side.”

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Israel’s operation comes as polling shows waning public support for President Donald Trump’s handling of foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. A recent Gallup survey found that only 42% of Americans approve of Trump’s approach to the region, giving Netanyahu an opening to act unilaterally while pressuring Washington to take a harder line.

The U.S.-Israel Dynamic at a Crossroads

The timing of this strike complicates President Trump’s diplomatic strategy. Administration officials have emphasized the need for a return to the Obama-era nuclear deal, which Trump abandoned in 2018. Key Democrats, however, remain divided. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory Meeks (D-NY) praised efforts to re-engage Tehran, while Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) expressed concerns over Iran’s compliance.

Republicans, meanwhile, have seized on Netanyahu’s actions to criticize Trump’s perceived weakness. “This is what happens when the U.S. projects indecision,” said Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR). “Our allies take matters into their own hands.”

What’s Next?

As Netanyahu seeks to reassert Israel’s dominance in the region, the fallout from this operation will ripple across diplomatic channels. The Trump administration faces intensified pressure to clarify its strategy on Iran, with Congressional hearings likely to follow.

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