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Trump Likely to Receive New Military Strategies for Iran Discussion with Netanyahu

Miami: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present President Donald Trump with a package of military strategies aimed at Iran during their meeting on December 29 in Florida, as reported by Israel's public broadcaster KAN.

According to Anadolu Agency, Netanyahu will provide Trump with updated intelligence on Iran's ballistic missile developments, which have become a growing focus for Israel compared to Iran's nuclear program. This shift in focus comes amid what is perceived as an increasing Iranian threat and Tehran's efforts to rebuild its missile and air defense infrastructure.

The informed sources revealed that Tel Aviv is concerned that Iran is rapidly rehabilitating production facilities that were previously damaged in attacks, while also working to restore its air defense systems. The scenarios presented in the discussions vary from an Israeli unilateral strike to acquiring limited US backing, or even conducting a joint military operation, extending to a direct US offensive against targets within Iran.

Tel Aviv estimates that Iran's renewal of ballistic missile production could soar to 3,000 missiles per month if not addressed. Alongside these military considerations, the meeting is also expected to cover Iran's nuclear program, specifically the rehabilitation of enrichment facilities, and the issues surrounding the funding and arming of groups aligned with Tehran in the region.

The report also referenced former US officials who cautioned that any disagreements or delays in implementing the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip might influence Trump's readiness to fully support new military actions against Iran. This follows a period of heightened military activity, where Israel launched a surprise attack on Tehran on June 13, targeting various military, nuclear, and civilian sites. In response, Tehran conducted missile and drone strikes, and the US retaliated by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites. The conflict was paused by a US-brokered ceasefire that began on June 24.