Will Trump Strike Iran Before Congress Reconvenes?

US President Donald Trump places engagement in diplomatic efforts with Iran at the top of his priorities, but Israel remains skeptical about the prospects of reaching an agreement, according to the newspaper "Maariv".

In light of the possibility of launching another military campaign, official holidays in the United States could significantly narrow the window of opportunity for action.

Ahead of the holiday season, the US President indicated that he is prioritizing a diplomatic approach toward Iran. He met yesterday with the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, aiming to push toward an agreement.

In Israel, skepticism prevails regarding this initiative; no one in Israel believes that the Iranians will change their stance so quickly concerning their nuclear ambitions or their ballistic missile development program.

A strong and intensive strike
According to the newspaper, following the setback Trump suffered in the US midterm elections, it is likely that the time available for him to launch an attack is limited, not exceeding early January. However, a quick look at the calendar reveals that the actual timeframe is much shorter.

Officials in the Trump administration stated that the "third campaign" is planned to be short, violent, and highly lethal. The paper hinted that the target would be striking vital infrastructure essential for the existence and operations of the Iranian state, such as: bridges, roads, railway networks, power generation stations, government centers, military bases, and others.

In other words, it is estimated that such a war could last between 3 days and a week. Accordingly, it is likely that the Americans will seek to act at least a week before the targeted date.