(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke
Trump’s threat to withdraw US support from Israel isn’t a sudden peace gesture. It’s a desperate attempt to rescue his stalled Iran negotiations. Axios reported the tense Monday call—Netanyahu’s repeated strikes in Lebanon had just pushed Iran to suspend talks with the US.
The official narrative says Trump urged Netanyahu to avoid a full-blown war with Iran. But look deeper: Iran suspended talks last week precisely because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Trump needs those talks to succeed—they’re a cornerstone of his foreign policy. So he’s using support as leverage to rein in Netanyahu.
Iran’s peace conditions include ending hostilities on all fronts, like Lebanon where nearly 3700 people have died since March. Netanyahu’s Beirut strike led to direct Iran-Israel exchanges—first since April’s ceasefire. Iran’s negotiator Ghalibaf called US and Israel legitimate targets. Trump claims he “calls the shots,” but his threat is to prove he’s not just doing Israel’s bidding.
This move signals a shift. Trump is prioritizing his Iran deal over unwavering Israeli support. The geopolitical pendulum is swinging—Netanyahu can no longer act without considering US pushback.
Author bio: Julian Holbrooke, an overseas international relations analyst who frequently contributes to major European daily newspapers.