Former National Security Council advisor Negah Angha analyzes President Donald Trump’s influence on Israeli policy and its implications for negotiations with Iran. In an interview with France 24, she explains that Trump leverages his close ties with Prime Minister Netanyahu to shape the timing and scope of Israeli military operations. This strategic control is seen as a tool to pressure Tehran into returning to talks, using U.S. backing as a means to signal both deterrence and openness to diplomacy.
The discussion underscores the interdependence between Washington and Jerusalem, where Israel's regional actions are closely tied to American approval. Angha notes that this reliance grants Trump substantial diplomatic leverage, potentially altering the boundaries of Israeli conduct. As the U.S. navigates these high-stakes dynamics, the use of support as a negotiation instrument becomes central to broader efforts aimed at stabilizing relations in the Middle East.