According to sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu presented a "maximalist" list of demands to the Trump administration, insisting that any new agreement must go beyond the original JCPOA framework. These "principles" reportedly include:
* Zero Enrichment: A total halt to all uranium enrichment on Iranian soil.
* The Missile Clause: Strict limitations, or the total dismantling, of Iran’s ballistic missile program.
* Proxy Neutralization: An end to Iranian funding and arms transfers to "Axis of Resistance" groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
Netanyahu’s warning comes at a time of extreme regional volatility. With President Trump’s "Beautiful Armada" already positioned in the Gulf and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaling a "Common Sense Realism" approach to the region, the Israeli security establishment is reportedly operating on high alert. The Prime Minister emphasized that Israel is not merely a bystander in the U.S.-led diplomatic efforts. By stating that Israel is "prepared for any scenario," Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's "Freedom of Action", the doctrine that the IDF reserves the right to strike Iranian nuclear or military assets independently if the regime crosses specific red lines. (Read More)
