Netanyahu's Iran Strike Pitch Fails

0:00It's April 10. From your city to your ears, this is Sydney News Today, powered by AI. New York Times reporters uncovered explosive details this week on how Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed President Donald Trump toward, regime change in Iran. In a key meeting, Netanyahu argued a joint U.S. Israel strike could dismantle the Islamic Republic fast, destroy missile programs, and sparking, internal revolts. Netanyahu's team painted a picture of quick victory claiming Iran could not block the straight of Hormuz or hit back hard. They relied on Mossad Intel to predict street protests turning into full rebellion under bombing pressure. Trump's advisors pushed back hard, though. The CIA director dismissed the pitch as farcical, the Secretary of State called it nonsense, and top military brass labelled it Israel's typical hard, cell with underdeveloped plans. U.S. public opinion has soured sharply on Israel too. New Pew polls show 60 percent of adults view it unfavorably, up from 53 percent last

1:03year with 59 percent lacking confidence in Netanyahu. Even Republicans under 50 are at 57 percent unfavorable. Meanwhile, the strait stays choked, Iran keeps launching missiles at Israel in golf targets, and Saudi oil output is down 600,000, barrels daily. As U.S. economic pain mounts from the standoff, and Israel doubles down on strikes like the massive Beirut barrage, alliance is strained under mismatched war. Goals