US president Trump reportedly rejected Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s proposal for a joint public call for Iranians to protest, fearing high civilian casualties. While Israel prioritizes fostering an uprising, the US views regime change as a secondary outcome. This divergence emerged after Israeli strikes targeting key Iranian security figures, aimed at creating conditions for popular dissent. US president Trump reportedly rejected Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s proposal for a joint public call for Iranians to protest, fearing high civilian casualties. While Israel prioritizes fostering an uprising, the US views regime change as a secondary outcome. This divergence emerged after Israeli strikes targeting key Iranian security figures, aimed at creating conditions for popular dissent.
