Buying Time: Iran Capitalizes on U.S. Indecisive Stance

Prof. Kobi Michael criticized the U.S. for a lack of decisiveness against Iran, arguing that Tehran is exploiting internal divisions within the Trump administration to buy time and drag America into a prolonged war of attrition.

He added that while Israel and the U.S. remain largely aligned for now, a wider strategic gap may open as Israel seeks the regime’s collapse whereas the U.S. focuses primarily on the nuclear threat.

The full interview took place on ILTV on November 9, 2026.

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