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Iran’s ayatollah regime is at its lowest point in many decades, and all this before Donald Trump enters the White House. It's difficult to assess what Trump's policy toward Iran will be and whether his stern declarations over recent months will translate into action – economic and even military pressure on Iran. If so, Trump's return to the White House might prove to be the final nail in the coffin of the Iranian regime, or at least an important step toward eliminating its military capabilities and nuclear project.
While Israel's position with Iran has never been better, they must not rest on their laurels and be satisfied with the blows dealt..
If Israel has learned anything from Hamas's October 7 attack, it's that they must not adopt a containment policy or wait for the enemy to attack us and only then respond. They shouldn't rely on deterrence capability or excellent intelligence about intentions, as these didn't prove themselves when put to the test. Most importantly, we must not place our fate in the hands of others.
These principles always hold true, particularly in the Iranian context. Precisely because the Israeli momentum appears to have halted – both in Lebanon, where Israel agreed to a ceasefire before Hezbollah collapsed, and in Iran, where Israel stopped before completing the job after dealing them a severe but not fatal blow.
Iran is currently on the defensive, trying to keep a low profile until the storm passes. But it remains a dangerous enemy, and its threat will only grow if it breaks through to nuclear capability. The year 2025, which begins with Israel at an advantage and Iran at a low point, must be the year of Iran – a year in which Iran is not only contained but its military capabilities and nuclear project are decisively defeated.
Only then will it be possible to complete the process of redrawing the Middle East map and establishing a coalition of peace, security, and economic prosperity, with the participation of Israel, the US, and moderate Arab states led by the Gulf countries.
Ref; Jerusalem Post 12/1/2025
While Israel's position with Iran has never been better, they must not rest on their laurels and be satisfied with the blows dealt..
If Israel has learned anything from Hamas's October 7 attack, it's that they must not adopt a containment policy or wait for the enemy to attack us and only then respond. They shouldn't rely on deterrence capability or excellent intelligence about intentions, as these didn't prove themselves when put to the test. Most importantly, we must not place our fate in the hands of others.
These principles always hold true, particularly in the Iranian context. Precisely because the Israeli momentum appears to have halted – both in Lebanon, where Israel agreed to a ceasefire before Hezbollah collapsed, and in Iran, where Israel stopped before completing the job after dealing them a severe but not fatal blow.
Iran is currently on the defensive, trying to keep a low profile until the storm passes. But it remains a dangerous enemy, and its threat will only grow if it breaks through to nuclear capability. The year 2025, which begins with Israel at an advantage and Iran at a low point, must be the year of Iran – a year in which Iran is not only contained but its military capabilities and nuclear project are decisively defeated.
Only then will it be possible to complete the process of redrawing the Middle East map and establishing a coalition of peace, security, and economic prosperity, with the participation of Israel, the US, and moderate Arab states led by the Gulf countries.
Ref; Jerusalem Post 12/1/2025
