Sitting beside him was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—perhaps the most fervent opponent of diplomacy with Tehran—who had just called for a so-called “Libya model” approach to Iran: a euphemism for demands so extreme they would sabotage diplomacy and push both nations toward war. Trump added to the discomfort by calling Turkish President Erdogan “very smart,” urging Netanyahu to be “reasonable” about Turkish interests in Syria, not committing to lifting tariffs on Israeli goods, and reminding everyone of the $4 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel. Against this backdrop, the Trump administration faces a pivotal choice: follow the hawks calling for direct military confrontation with Iran, or chart a course for diplomacy that could avert a disastrous war.
Author: Sina Toossi
Published at: 2025-04-08 21:38:35
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