Global Shifts: US-Iran Dynamics and the Israel-India Strategic Alliance

Prof. Kobi Michael suggests that while President Trump prefers diplomacy, the unbridgeable gaps between the U.S. and Iran may soon force a military decision, which would require a combination of kinetic strikes, cyber warfare, and an organized internal opposition to achieve a regime collapse. He expresses concern that Trump might independently “create realities of his own” by accepting a deal that is merely a perceived improvement over the 2015 JCPOA but fails to meet Israel’s core security needs. Finally, he highlights the alliance with India as a significant geostrategic move that provides Israel with a crucial alternative military supply chain and strengthens its position among global superpowers.

The full interview took place on ILTV on February 25, 2026.