Trump Aides Prefer Israel Strike First to Trigger U.S. Intervention
On the eve of the high-stakes Geneva summit, White House insiders reveal a preference for an Israeli lead in military action to provide the "justification" for a massive American response.
According to a source familiar with White House internal discussions, there is a growing consensus that it is politically "preferable" for Israel to initiate military action against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The strategic calculation is that such a move would trigger an Iranian retaliation against U.S. assets or allies, providing a "perfect reason" for a full-scale American intervention.
"The thinking is that we are going to bomb them eventually," the source stated, though the exact scope of the projected U.S. strike remains undecided.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a firm tone this morning, clarifying that while the President prefers a diplomatic solution, the current scope of the talks is insufficient.
"The meetings are another round of talks that I hope will be effective," Rubio said, "but in the end, we want to discuss issues beyond the nuclear program." He specifically highlighted Tehran's refusal to put its ballistic missile program on the table as a "very big problem," characterizing Iran as a long-standing "serious threat" to the United States.
Adding to the pressure, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly told AIPAC donors in Washington that the administration's starting premise for any deal is permanent compliance.
According to reports, Witkoff emphasized three non-negotiable pillars for the U.S. delegation:
1. No Sunset Clauses: Any agreement must be valid indefinitely. "You need to behave yourselves for the rest of your lives," Witkoff reportedly stated.
2. Enrichment Cease: A total halt to Iran's uranium enrichment.
3. Stockpile Removal: Addressing the 10,000 kilograms of enriched uranium currently held by Tehran.
The White House Press Secretary dismissed the Politico report as speculation, stating, "The media will continue to guess what the President is thinking, but Trump is the only one who knows what he will do."
Despite the official denial, the atmosphere in Geneva is electric. With the U.S. fleet scattered in the Gulf and Israeli leadership reportedly briefed on the "lead from the front" preference, today's talks are widely viewed as the final exit ramp before a coordinated military campaign.