During a recent White House meeting, Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal, privately signaled he would not object to Israel striking Iran again if Tehran resumes its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Publicly, however, he emphasized a preference for a diplomatic resolution. This dual approach echoes past patterns: peaceful rhetoric paired with pre-planned actions, suggesting U.S. involvement in conflicts may not be as spontaneous as portrayed.

Meanwhile, Israel increasingly doubts diplomacy can curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Should Iran near a critical threshold again, unspoken measures may come into play — ones with potentially irreversible consequences.