Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Israel-US-Iran Tensions Escalate

0:00On March 25, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his military commanders a 48-hour deadline to take out as much of Iran's weapons industry as possible. This came right after he reviewed a 15-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. Netanyahu and his top advisors worry the plan does not do enough to limit Iran's missile and nuclear programs, even with its strict rules. Earlier this week, the U.S. submitted the plan on Tuesday, but sources say Netanyahu fears Trump might cut a deal with Tehan at any moment. Israeli officials describe the underground strategy meeting in Tel Aviv as highly tense, pushing for aggressive strikes now. Iran rejected the proposal outright through state media on Wednesday. Netanyahu's team is focused on three main goals, wiping out Iran's ballistic missiles, blocking any nuclear weapon development, and creating. Iran's inside Iran for civilians to topple the regime. Meanwhile, the U.S. is wrapping up its presence in the Middle East, with Pentagon leaders

1:02sending around 2,000 paratroopers from the 82nd, airborne division to join 4,500 Marines already heading there. Trump officials call Iran's counter-demands ridiculous, like closing U.S. bases in the Gulf and gaining full control of the strait of Hormuz, and they're preparing for a possible ground invasion if talks fail. Saudi Arabia has urged Trump to stay tough, rejecting any Hormuz concessions. As these diplomatic efforts stall and troops mobilize, the region braces for what could be a major escalation between Israel, the U.S., and Iran.