Israel: We Await a Tough Stance from Trump's Administration Towards the Iranian Regime

A senior Israeli security cabinet official stated that the country expects Donald Trump's administration to adopt a tough stance against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its nuclear ambitions, which could create an opportunity for more peace agreements with Iran's Arab neighbors. Energy Minister Eli Cohen, in an interview with Reuters, indicated that Israel is closer than ever to an agreement to end the war in Lebanon and push Hezbollah, the group supported by the Islamic Republic, away from its borders. He added that Israel reserves the right to take military action in case of a violation of this agreement. Mr. Cohen noted that Donald Trump, the elected President of the United States, has appointed senior officials who, according to him, are proponents of 'decisive action' against the Islamic Republic. The Israeli Energy Minister stated, 'The previous Trump presidency was accompanied by greater regional stability,' and towards the end of that term, the imposition of sanctions against the Islamic Republic was close to forcing the Iranian government to change its behavior regarding its nuclear program. This Israeli official believes that the policies of Donald Trump's administration will continue in this term as well, emphasizing that decisive action against the Islamic Republic will be at the core of these policies. Reuters reported that during his election campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly stated that President Joe Biden's administration's policy of not strictly enforcing sanctions against the Islamic Republic's oil exports weakened Washington and emboldened Tehran. He also mentioned that Biden's policy allowed the Islamic Republic to sell oil, gain revenue, and expand its nuclear activities and influence in the region through its proxy groups. According to this report, Mr. Trump has appointed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a supporter of a strong foreign policy towards the Islamic Republic, as Secretary of State. Mike Waltz, who is set to become National Security Advisor, has also emphasized a tougher stance towards the Islamic Republic. According to Reuters, Donald Trump reimposed sanctions after withdrawing from the nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA, which aimed to prevent the Islamic Republic from building a nuclear bomb, to force Tehran to negotiate a broader agreement regarding its missile program and support for its proxy groups in the region. The Islamic Republic has always claimed that its nuclear program is not military and is peaceful. Meanwhile, the Iranian government is currently continuing to enrich uranium to 60%, which is very close to the 90% needed to build a nuclear bomb. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Islamic Republic, by continuing this process, will have enough enriched uranium to produce about four nuclear bombs. On the other hand, during Donald Trump's first term, Israel signed the so-called 'Abraham Accords' with U.S. mediation, normalizing its relations with Muslim countries including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Israel hopes to reach a similar agreement with Saudi Arabia, but the latter says it will not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state. Special program - Trump and Iran. The presence of Senator Rubio and Mike Waltz in Trump's cabinet and their explicit positions regarding the Islamic Republic. Grossi in Tehran: Preventing 'war' is contingent on 'tangible results' from negotiations. Reuters: The possibility of intensifying oil sanctions against Iran and Venezuela with Trump's new ministers. Europe's efforts to pass a resolution against the Islamic Republic in the Atomic Energy Agency. Introducing options for key positions in Trump's second government; from Rubio to Waltz and Musk.