Ex-Trump Adviser and Netanyahu Align on Iran Regime Change Objective

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Iranian suspicion of US intentions and growing anxiety in Israel over a stalemate. They note that regime change talk from Trump allies and Netanyahu feeds Tehran’s belief that Washington wants to weaken or topple the Islamic Republic, not just end the war. At the same time, Israeli commentators worry that if the deal fails or is too soft, Iran could emerge emboldened and push others in the region toward nuclear programs.

• •Iranian leaders view US threats of overwhelming bombing as proof that Washington still seeks to humiliate or possibly unseat the regime.
• •Israeli politicians and media express concern that the war has reached a stalemate without clear gains against Iran.
• •Commentators in the region argue that Netanyahu’s past support for regime change in Iran has boxed Israel into a hardline position.
• •Writers warn that the Iran conflict and US-Israeli pressure are encouraging other regional states to consider nuclear options.
• •Public debate in Israel now weighs the risks of a limited deal that leaves Iran’s leadership in place against the dangers of continued war.