In a move that could reshape the Middle East, former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will enter direct, unmediated negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran this Saturday. The talks, focused on a potential new nuclear agreement, mark a critical turning point not just for U.S.-Iran relations—but for Israel’s national security and the future of the region.
This is no ordinary diplomatic moment. For Israel, this is “money time”—a moment of existential consequence. The outcome of these negotiations could be either a devastating setback if a deal is signed, or a historic breakthrough if the talks collapse and lead to coordinated military and political pressure to finally dismantle Iran’s terror regime.
No Iranian Nukes, Ever!
There is no room for ambiguity: Iran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. Not now, not ever. Any agreement that fails to guarantee this, not just through words but through irreversible action, is not just flawed—it is a threat to Israel’s survival.
Iran’s nuclear program is not a standalone threat. It is part of a vast, multifront war waged by Iran’s terror network—stretching from Gaza to Lebanon, from Syria to Yemen. Iran funds and directs Hamas, Hezbollah, Shiite militias, and the Houthis, all of whom have attacked Israel with rockets, drones, and missiles since the October 7 massacre.
Diplomacy Is Not Enough—Regime Change Is the Only Guarantee
Even if Iran’s nuclear program were frozen, the regime would remain a mortal threat. Its identity, legitimacy, and survival are built on opposition to Israel and the West. As long as the regime exists, it will continue to wage war—by proxy, by terror, by incitement, and by diplomacy.
Focusing solely on Iran’s nuclear capabilities is a strategic mistake. Even without a nuke, Iran has inflicted severe damage: arming Hezbollah, strengthening Hamas, fueling anti-Israel hatred on campuses, and manipulating the UN to isolate the Jewish state.
Any deal signed with this regime would play directly into its hands. It would give the Ayatollahs time to rebuild their economy, rearm their terror proxies, and tighten their grip on the Iranian people. The regime is patient—it can wait out Trump, confident that a future U.S. administration may be more compliant. For Tehran, survival is the goal. Nuclear weapons, terror proxies, and diplomacy are just tools to achieve it.
Iran has no qualms about suspending its nuclear activities temporarily. It’s done it before and will do it again if it serves its long-term goal of survival and domination. The only way to ensure Iran never becomes a nuclear power is through maximum pressure—military, economic, diplomatic, and covert—until the regime either collapses or begs for terms.
Israel and the U.S. must continue applying maximum pressure. That means:
- Keeping the military option on the table, and in the air.
- Tightening economic sanctions and blocking Iran’s oil revenue.
- Supporting internal opposition and resistance groups.
- Creating an international coalition to isolate the regime diplomatically.
Any proposal Iran agrees to is, by definition, not good for Israel. The regime doesn’t make concessions unless it’s desperate. Therefore, success for Israel will only come when the regime is cornered—politically isolated, militarily threatened, and economically suffocating.
Rumors will fly, deals will be drafted, and spin will dominate the headlines. But the truth is simple: Iran will only give up its nuclear ambitions if it truly believes it’s on the brink of annihilation. Not before.
The coming days will determine whether the world emboldens a terror regime or finally confronts it. For Israel, there is no margin for error. The stakes are nothing less than existential.
