Netanyahu Camp Blames Trump for Blocking Iran Regime-Change Effort

Allies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly blaming former US President Donald Trump for thwarting Israeli-backed attempts to destabilize Iran's leadership during a recent conflict. According to Al-Monitor, citing a senior political source, Netanyahu views the emerging US-Iran agreement as a significant political and strategic setback.

Members of Netanyahu's inner circle believe that Iran's government could have been overthrown had Washington provided earlier support for Israeli proposals. One such initiative allegedly involved Kurdish forces entering Iran under joint US and Israeli air cover. A senior Israeli intelligence source described the plan as well-prepared and significant, but stated that Washington halted the operation at the last minute. The source also claimed the Trump administration blocked other Israeli operational proposals, warning of potentially significant long-term consequences.

One associate was quoted saying Netanyahu's "hands are tied" and he must follow Washington's lead, indicating growing frustration with the current US approach to Iran. The report also suggests that concerns over a potential US-Iran agreement are fueling speculation about Netanyahu's political future, including possibilities of resignation before the next elections or seeking a plea bargain in his ongoing corruption trial. Neither the Israeli government nor the White House immediately commented on the Al-Monitor report.

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