"Netanyahu reportedly spoke to Trump at least 17 times in the months preceding the initial attacks, starting with an in-person meeting at Mar-a-Lago in late December, when Netanyahu pitched another round of air strikes targeting Iran's ballistic missile capabilities."
"Among his closing arguments, Netanyahu reportedly told Trump he would never have a better chance to pursue regime change, counter the Iranian threat, and make history."
"The Secretary of War makes a big public spectacle of himself every chance he gets to talk about how great the war is going and how incredible Trump is for launching it."
Netanyahu has sought war against Iran for over thirty years, finding a willing partner in Trump. They discussed military actions extensively, including air strikes on Iran's missile capabilities. Following Iran's crackdown on protesters, Trump increased military presence in the Middle East. Netanyahu argued for decapitation strikes against Iranian leaders, claiming it was a historic opportunity for regime change. Despite debates on the influence of Netanyahu, he played a significant role in shaping Trump's war strategy, with administration officials publicly praising the military actions taken.
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