Israel issues warning of a potential imminent attack by Iran; Will President Biden revive discussions on the Iran nuclear deal?

Additionally, we explore reports suggesting that the United States aims to revive the controversial Iran nuclear deal. Stay tuned as we provide all the latest updates. Welcome, everyone. I'm Eric Stackelbeck, and this is the Watchman newscast.

Over the past week and a half, Israeli military and defense officials have been increasingly expressing concerns about a potential Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program. Simultaneously, there are discussions of a possible multi-front war involving Iran and its proxies. As we reported on Tuesday, Israel is currently conducting a two-week major military drill, involving all branches of the Israel Defense Forces. This exercise includes preparations for a multi-front conflict, with Israel anticipating confrontations with Hezbollah to the north, various Iranian militias in Syria and Iraq, as well as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to the south in Gaza, and even the Houthis in Yemen. I refer to this as the "Iranian Ring of Fire," as these are all Iranian-backed groups surrounding Israel from all directions.

During this military drill, codenamed "Firm Hand," the Israeli Air Force is conducting deep bombing runs, which undoubtedly implies targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. In the past week and a half, we have heard strong statements from Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halivi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant regarding Iran's nuclear program. Both have emphasized that Iran is rapidly approaching a point of no return, and Israel may have to take preemptive action to eliminate this existential threat to the world's only Jewish state.

Today, Defense Minister Gallant made further important remarks on this matter. Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting that despite ongoing attacks by Iran and its proxies against US forces in the Middle East, as well as the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran, the Biden administration is considering reviving the Iran nuclear deal. We will delve into this topic with new details shortly.

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Returning to Defense Minister Gallant's comments, he spoke at a ceremony for the Israel Defense Forces, highlighting the intensifying threat from Iran, both in terms of its nuclear ambitions and its proxies. He referred to the surrounding "ring of fire" as a growing menace that Israel cannot ignore. According to Gallant, Israel may soon be compelled to fulfill its duty to defend its nation and secure the future existence of the Jewish people. Israel, he asserted, will not permit the diabolical and genocidal Iranian regime, dedicated to its destruction, to acquire weapons that would make their sinister goals a reality.

For those who have doubted Israel's resolve in the face of Iran's nuclear threat, Gallant's words should serve as a wake-up call. He joins a chorus of high-ranking Israeli officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Halivi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have repeatedly stated that Israel will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran. Gallant emphasized that protecting Israel's existence and the survival of the Jewish people is a sacred duty that they consider non-negotiable.

In hindsight, one commentator likened the situation with Iran's nuclear program to the Cuban Missile Crisis but unfolding in slow motion. The tension during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s lasted for about 13 days, with the US and the Soviet Union on the brink of nuclear war. Eventually, Khrushchev backed down, averting catastrophe. Similar warnings were issued back in 2002-2003 about the imminent threat of a nuclear Iran. Yet, the situation has persisted, partly due to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which further prolonged the issue.

During the Obama Administration, negotiations took place with the Iranian regime from around 2012 to 2015. Unfortunately, President Trump withdrew from the deal in May 2018, about three years later. This period of negotiation slowed down the process and temporarily halted Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. However, it also provided Iran with an opportunity to benefit financially from sanctions relief, amounting to billions of dollars, which was a major advantage for them.

The Iranian regime is known for its patience and long-term strategy. In a book called "Palestine," Ayatollah, the supreme leader of Iran, stated that Israel has only 25 years left before its elimination from the map. Although the timeline has been compressed, Israel firmly believes in its enduring existence as a nation, as it is part of God's plan. Nevertheless, Israeli leaders assess the situation and weigh the options. They contemplate whether it is worse to strike Iran's nuclear facilities and engage in a battle against Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran, potentially facing international condemnation, or to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, which would pose an existential threat to Israel.

In contrast, the Biden Administration seems to have a different perspective. Reports indicate that they are seeking to revive nuclear talks with Iran, using Oman as a mediator. Over the past months, these talks have been on hold, but now the Biden Administration is considering a partial version of the Iran nuclear deal, where Iran temporarily stops uranium enrichment. However, this approach raises concerns because the Iranian regime has a history of negotiating in bad faith, and the Biden Administration appears to be approaching the talks from a position of weakness. Iran and its proxies have attacked US forces in Iraq and Syria around 80 times since January 2021, with the US responding only three times. Despite these ongoing threats and attacks, the Biden Administration is still seeking a new deal with Iran.