Former head of the Israeli National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi, revealed his vision for the ongoing shifts in American policy towards the Iranian file. Hanegbi explained that President Donald Trump is currently adopting a strategy he described as 'winning,' primarily aimed at undermining Tehran's ability for political maneuvering, which has continued for many years.
The former Israeli official pointed out in statements reported by Hebrew media sources that the Iranian regime had previously excelled at evading Western powers, both in the United States and Europe. He considered this evasion to be the dominant characteristic of international relations before Trump came to power and changed the rules of the political game.
According to Hanegbi, the real strength in Trump's approach lies in stripping Iran of the 'weapon of time,' which Tehran cleverly used for decades against successive American presidents. This weapon allowed the Iranian regime to postpone international obligations while continuing to develop its nuclear program away from real pressure.
Hanegbi continued, explaining that the Iranians historically succeeded in obstructing diplomatic paths through an endless series of talks, meetings, and exchange of official documents. He also noted their deliberate creation of side crises and illusory initiatives aimed at distracting decision-makers in Washington and EU capitals.
These Iranian tactics always presented the American administration with a difficult moral and political dilemma, as officials wondered if an agreement was possible. This hesitation led international powers to avoid taking decisive or dangerous steps, fearing the collapse of the fragile diplomatic path drawn by Tehran.
In contrast, Hanegbi believes that Trump completely turned the tables by using time to his advantage instead of leaving it to the Iranians, as his approach relies on complete clarity. He sends a message that Iranian procrastination will not be met with passive waiting, but with intensive field and military movements that strengthen American power cards.
The former security official explained that Trump is currently working to strengthen military forces in the region and simultaneously improve defensive and offensive capabilities. This readiness aims to confront Iran with the reality that the price will be very high once Washington declares the end of the diplomatic deadline.
Hanegbi believes that the Iranian dilemma is now confined to two bitter choices, as a result of the continuous pressure exerted by the White House. The current American strategy leaves no room for the ambiguity that Iranian diplomacy thrived on in previous eras, putting the regime in a tight corner.
Hanegbi implicitly criticized previous agreements, specifically those concluded during the Obama era, considering them to lack the element of permanence and stability. He stressed that Trump's vision is based on the necessity for agreements between countries to be strong and able to withstand for centuries, not just temporary settlements.
Hanegbi concluded his statements by indicating that the implicit message Trump is sending to Tehran is to definitively prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons. He emphasized that the new American approach rejects commitments being merely 'ink on paper,' but seeks real guarantees to prevent future bloodshed.
Trump made a brilliant move by depriving Iran of the ultimate weapon it had used for decades against all American presidents: time.
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Former Israeli Security Official: Trump Ends Iran's 'Weapon of Time' with Offensive Strategy