Transcript [00:00] The US military is striking Iran, including Khag Island. The United States has launched [00:06] a new attack. Southern Iran is shaking from American bombardments. Major explosions shook [00:14] coastal cities in southern Iran. And in Tahan, they promise that they will respond. And a new [00:22] threat in the street of Humuz. Iran is deploying advanced missiles and mines and declares that [00:28] it has attacked American bases in Kuwait and in Bahin. After the American strike, Iran responded [00:36] to Trump's threat. It was published that not a single soldier will return alive. And in addition, [00:42] the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran is threatening revenge and declaring that they will [00:49] behead President Trump or at least try to. And today we'll bring you the message from Witoff [00:56] and Kushner that led to the American the new and renewed American attack on Iran. Global oil prices [01:05] are surging after the United States strikes Iran once more. In the United Arab Emirates, [01:10] they're threatening that Iran will pay a heavy price. And here in Israel, we're taking no [01:17] chances. Israel is on peak alert. The IDF is preparing for a return to fighting. I am Ati [01:25] Shosani and tonight Yale Pinto is on vacation. I'm filling in for him because he too deserves [01:31] to rest. At Ashley Alex will be with us. So don't go anywhere because here on Boots on the Ground, [01:37] we bring you the whole truth and what's happening in Israel and also the whole truth of what is [01:42] happening in our neighborhood, the Middle East. Today is July the 9th. I know the news feels [01:49] a bit like a loop. Every few days we go back to fighting, then stop and then go back once more. [01:55] And it looks like right now this isn't ending. But hold on tight because it seems that the situation [02:01] in the Middle East is bringing the whole world closer to a third world war. So let's begin. [02:08] After a full day of Iranian attacks in Homos and after the declaration that the memorandum [02:14] of understanding had in effect been cancelled, United States President Donald Trump said that [02:20] he believes that the memorandum of understanding with Iran has come to an end and he sharpened his [02:27] tone towards Thran. I don't want to to do business with them. They are sick people. They are liars, [02:35] cheaters, and evil. the president said, adding that they are simply shooting at chips. Prepare [02:42] for a hard night for the Iranians, 20 times harder than any time before. He also threatened that he [02:50] would consider bringing back the blockade on Iranian ports and even taking control of Khag [02:55] Island, which serves as a center hub and a central hub for Iranian oil experts. And indeed tonight, [03:03] the US military is carrying out strikes in the south of the country and on Kag Island known as [03:09] oil island. The US military has announced that it struck about 90 military targets in Iran, [03:17] including air defense systems, observation and surveillance assets, missile and drone storage [03:22] sites, naval capabilities, and military logistical infrastructure along the country's coastline. [03:29] In addition to that, American officials have said that cruise missiles were launched towards two [03:36] railway bridges in northern Iran. The first strike on infrastructure of this kind since the ceasefire [03:42] came into effect in April. The president of the United States published footage on social media [03:48] from the wave of American strikes in Iran and made it clear that any further harm to freedom [03:54] of navigation in the Strait of Humuz would be met with an even harsher response. In addition, [04:01] tonight during this flight back to the United States on the presidential plane, [04:06] Air Force One, he addressed the escalation with Iran and delivered an especially strong message [04:12] towards the regime in Thran. In his remarks, Trump claimed that the Iranian leadership is acting out [04:19] of extremism and danger and even stated that he himself is considered one of its main targets. [04:26] Now, according to the American president, the United States is in a clear position [04:30] of superiority against Iran, and he expressed confidence that the current confrontation will [04:36] end within a short time in Washington's favor. Trump claimed that militarily the United States [04:43] has already achieved a significant advantage, that the Iranians understand the depth of the [04:49] blow that they have suffered. Later in his remarks, Trump also said that Iran wants to [04:55] reach an agreement with the United States and even claimed that Iranian officials contacted contacted [05:01] him shortly before his statement. That said, the president emphasized that from his perspective, [05:07] the contact itself is not enough that it's still unclear whether the regime in Tehran deserves to [05:13] receive an opportunity for a new diplomatic arrangement. It seems that on the other side, [05:19] Iran is preparing to fight back. The response will be regrettable. That is what they say in Tehran. [05:26] The United States military announced this evening, Thursday, that by order of the commander-in-chief, [05:32] United States Central Command forces have begun carrying out additional strikes against Iran in [05:38] order to further damage their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in and around the straight [05:43] of Humuz. The United States holds Iran responsible for the latest unjustified aggression against [05:50] commercial ships and civilian crews sailing freely in a vital international waterway. Just a short [05:58] time ago, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps published footage from the launching of missiles [06:03] towards American bases in the Gulf. The IRGC took responsibility for attacks on American [06:11] bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, pro-Iranian media outlets reported explosions [06:18] at the fifth fleet in Bahin and the activation of alarms at an American base in Jordan. The Iranian [06:25] announcement comes as part of a sequence of exchanges of threats and military actions [06:32] between the United States and Iran with each side presenting its actions as self-defense or [06:38] as a response to the actions of the other side. In Washington, they emphasize that the United States [06:45] will act to defend its forces and its allies in the region. While in Tehran, they continue to [06:51] declare that they will not allow the Americans to act against them without paying a price. It [06:57] is also verified that attacks were indeed carried out against American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. [07:05] This is a significant development that could expand the circle of a confrontation beyond [07:10] Iranian territory and the area and the arena of the Strait of Humus. A direct attack on [07:18] American targets in Gulf States could place the entire region in danger of a wider escalation, [07:25] especially given the security sensitivity surrounding shipping routes, the energy market, [07:31] and the American military presence throughout the Middle East. The revolutionary guards deployed [07:37] the launchers at points controlling the strait alongside advanced mines made of fiberglass, which [07:43] are said to be especially difficult to detect using standard detection systems. The purpose [07:49] of the move is to prevent commercial ships and oil tankers from using the maritime corridor secured [07:56] by the United States and to increase pressure on Washington and the international community. [08:02] Now according to the sources quoted in Tehan they want to establish effective control over [08:08] the strategic shipping route through which about 1if of the world's energy supply passes [08:14] and thereby change the balance of power in the region and present a new challenge to freedom of [08:20] navigation in the Gulf. The words of Iranian foreign minister Arachi eliminated the calm [08:27] and led Trump to order a powerful strike. It appears that inside the revolutionary guards [08:33] they're gambling on breaking all the rules in Hmuz and presenting demands that contradict the [08:40] understandings in the memorandum of understanding. And this follows an internal argument taking place [08:46] inside the revolutionary guards. The newspaper of the revolutionary guards is calling to declare [08:52] Trump a man marked for death and to place a financial reward on whoever murders him. [08:59] Revenge against Trump and Netanyao is part of the goals of the revolution. The mass funeral [09:06] of the former Supreme Leader Ali Kamayi was not only a farewell ceremony for the man who stood [09:12] at the head of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. From the perspective of [09:18] the Iranian regime, this was a moment of testing. A moment in which the leadership sought to prove [09:25] to the world that the Iranian regime no longer depends on one man but on a strong institutional [09:31] system that is expected to continue the path of the supreme leader even after his death. [09:38] The masses came to the funeral but the crisis in Iran is only deepening. The funeral procession of [09:46] Ali Kamini drew millions of our participants and was presented by the regime as proof of [09:52] unity and strength. But behind the images lies a reality of economic crisis, disagreements at [09:58] the top and uncertainty about the future. We'll soon bring you all the full story of the collapse [10:07] of the revolutionary guards in the country of Iran. And following the escalation between the [10:13] United States and Iran, Israel is preparing for a return to fighting. Prime Minister Binyamin [10:21] Netanyahu and Defense Minister Isal Katz both held a special security consultation last night, [10:28] Wednesday, against the backdrop of the escalation between the United States and Iran and the severe [10:34] threats voiced by United States President Donald Trump against the regime in Thran. [10:40] Right now, everything is in the hands of the American president. Israel is in a position of [10:49] an observer from the sidelines. Israel hopes that the Americans will carry out a complimentary move [10:55] to the roar of the lion war or that the Iranians will attack us because of some excuse connected [11:01] toah will be forced to launch another sequence of strikes in and throughout Iran. From Israel's [11:09] perspective, there are several points that must be changed. First, to erase from the Iranians [11:16] minds the thought that they won the campaign. Second, to dismantle Iran's nuclear capability, [11:22] including the confiscation of enriched uranium. Third, Israel demands another blow to Iran's [11:29] ballistic capability. Fourth, Israel would like to see the collapse of the Ayatollah regime. [11:36] Now, the Iranians do not truly intend to accept the demands of the United States and [11:40] the free world. There's no way they will hand over the enriched uranium. They won't give up [11:46] their ballistic missile array just as they will preserve their proxies in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, [11:53] Iraq, and Yemen. And therefore, the possibility of another round of fighting is especially realistic. [12:00] It is just not clear at what intensity and exactly when. While the tension with Tehran is worsening [12:08] following the American strikes, it seems that in Yemen they are setting a clear goal. The time has [12:14] come to end the era of Houthi terror organization and the time has come to liberate the capital [12:20] Sana. So there's a lot ahead of us. Let's dive into the details. I'm Shashani and Yayupinto will [12:28] be back with us at the beginning of next week. that today our reporter Ashley Alex will be with [12:33] me and we're here on Boots on the Ground bringing you the whole truth of what's happening in Israel [12:39] and the war against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran, the head of the axis of evil [12:46] in the Middle East. Just before we begin, I want to call on you to continue spreading the truth. [12:51] Share our content with as many people as possible. Click the subscribe button and most importantly, [12:57] don't forget to look for me, Mati Shosani, and Yayup Pinto on social media to get a view through [13:02] our eyes of what it's like to live in Israel under war. Now, many Israelis are still juggling reserve [13:11] duty while trying to get back to work and handle their dayto-day lives. It isn't easy. Your body's [13:18] tired, your mind is overloaded, and the pressure doesn't stop when the uniform comes off. I've [13:24] been there repeatedly in recent years. Coming home from reserves, trying to be present for my family, [13:29] catching up at work, while still feeling like I'm in survival mode. It takes strength, takes energy, [13:37] and faith to push through. That's why I started using Vineia. It's an Israeli supplement made from [13:43] red grape cells that helps improve blood flow to your heart, brain, and muscles. [13:48] And for me, that meant better focus, more energy, and fewer days with that foggy, burnt out feeling. [13:56] I started using it during the reserve duty, and I'm still taking it today. In fact, this is their [14:03] hydration mix. I exercise quite a lot, even in the summer, and I need this, and it works. [14:14] And tastes, I don't know to explain the science. All I can tell you is it hydrates and it gives [14:18] me a ton of energy. Anyway, I started using it just before reserve duty and I'm still taking [14:24] it today. I like the coffee in the morning. Some people go for the tea or capsules, but either way, [14:29] it simply works. And if you want to give it a try, go to vignyatnisrael.com or call 8006381944 [14:39] and make sure you say that mati and sent you because faith helped me stay grounded and [14:44] vignia helped me stay sharp. Let's get back to the news. Powerful explosions were heard overnight in [14:51] Bander Rabbas, in Sir Shabahar, in Busher, Abu Musa Island, and Kag Island. The United States [15:00] launched another wave of strikes against Iran with one clear objective at the center of the operation [15:06] to break the revolutionary guard's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the straight [15:11] of Homos. And according to US Central Command, the strike was completed against 90 Iranian military [15:18] targets, air defense systems, coastal surveillance sites, missile and drone storage facilities, [15:24] naval capabilities, logistic infrastructure, and targets along Iran's coastline were all [15:30] hit. And the question now was simple. Is this only a limited American enforcement action, [15:36] or are we already seeing a gradual return to a wider war against Iran? And to understand that, [15:42] we need to start at sea. The story didn't begin tonight with American bombings. It began the [15:49] moment the Revolutionary Guard started firing again at ships and tankers near the Straight [15:54] of Humus. This is one of the most sensitive routes in the world. Not only because of oil, [16:00] but because of what it represents. Who can keep passage open and who can turn an international [16:05] passage into an area of extortion? The Americans say that the strike came as a direct response to [16:12] attacks on commercial ships and civilian crews. From Washington's perspective, Iran violated the [16:19] understandings, threatened an international waterway, and then tried to present itself as [16:24] the side only responding to threats. But on the ground, the picture is more complicated. Iran's [16:30] foreign minister, Abasar Aagi, sent the Americans a deeply problematic message. He can't guarantee [16:36] that the revolutionary guards will stop firing at ships and tankers crossing Homus. That sentence [16:43] more than any speech explained to the White House who it is actually dealing with. Because [16:49] if the foreign minister can't guarantee that the regime's own arms will obey an agreement, then [16:55] the real question is who's running Iran today? Is it the government in Tehran or the revolutionary [17:01] guards on the coast? Now, the revolutionary guards didn't settle for threats. They tried to create a [17:08] new reality in the strait. Demands for advanced reporting, permission to pass a transit fee, and [17:15] movement only through a route determined by Iran. That runs against the spirit of the memorandum of [17:21] understanding, which set free movement through the strait, at least during the negotiation period. [17:28] Now, according to reports, alongside the naval threats, the Iranians deployed launchers at [17:33] points controlling the strait together with advanced mines, some made of fiberglass, [17:38] making them much harder to detect with traditional systems. That's an important detail because a [17:44] small, cheap, quiet naval mine can do what a large missile does. Stop insurance companies, [17:50] drive up energy prices, and make captains think twice or three times before entering those waters. [17:57] The American strike was built exactly against that layer, not only against missiles, [18:02] against the whole envelope that allows Iran to harass shipping, radars, surveillance sites, [18:07] naval bases, storage facilities, small boats, coastal defense and systems. And in Vanderbas, [18:15] one of the most important points in Iran's naval network, reports described strikes on shipyards, [18:20] naval industry facilities, and a base belonging to the Revolutionary Guard's Navy. In the Chabahar [18:26] area, two peers and a maritime traffic control tower were reportedly hit. In Iran, explosions [18:34] were reported near a building and a runway. In northern Iran, there were also reports of two [18:40] railway bridges being struck with cruise missiles. This is no longer only a small round the coast. [18:48] This is the blow that touches Iran's ability to move forces, store weapons, control the sea, [18:53] and send a message to anyone trying to rebuild the threat network. Thran responded quickly. Iranian [19:00] officials warned that missile and drone units were ready for a broad attack against American [19:05] bases in the region. The revolutionary guards took responsibility for attacks against American [19:10] targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, sirens were activated in Bahrain and Kuwait and [19:18] there were also reports of heightened alert around an American base in Jordan. You have to [19:22] understand the sensitivity here. Bahin is not just another country in the Gulf. The US fifth fleet [19:28] is based there. Kuwait is a critical logistic space for the American presence in the region. [19:33] So any fire in that direction, even some of it intercepted, is an Iranian attempt to say, [19:40] "If you hit us on the coast, we can touch deep inside your regional network." Inside Iran, [19:48] the personnel or the personal threats also became stronger. A newspaper identified with the regime [19:54] published a call to declare Trump a marked man and even spoke about a financial reward for whoever [19:59] assassinates him. Meni, once a senior commander in the revolutionary guards and now an influential [20:06] figure around the leadership, said that revenge against Trump and Netanyao is part of the goals of [20:12] the revolution. This isn't only rhetoric. This is the regime's way of trying to regain oxygen after [20:19] assassinations, strikes, sanctions, and severe damage to its deterrence. It creates mourning, [20:26] revenge, and political force in the same sentence. All of this connects to the funeral procession of [20:33] Ali Kami. The regime tried to present the crowds in Tehran, Najaf Carbala and Iran as proof that [20:40] the Islamic Republic had not broken. But behind the large images lies a much harder reality. a [20:47] suffocated economy, inflation, renewed sanctions, unemployment, disputes at the top, and a society [20:54] moving between fear, exhaustion, ideological loyalty, and a simple desire to return to [21:01] ordinary life. In Israel's security establishment, they're looking at this coldly. Kame's death does [21:08] not necessarily weaken Iran. It may actually strengthen those who remain with weapons in [21:13] their hands. And that means first and foremost the revolutionary guard corps. For decades, [21:19] Kamina built a system that does not depend only on one man. Institutions of government, [21:25] security mechanisms, a parallel economy, military power, intelligence, and regional proxies. So his [21:32] real air is not only or any other name at the top. The real air is the system and at the head of that [21:39] system stands the revolutionary guard corps. This is where we go to Ashley Alex because while the [21:46] fire is burning in the Gulf, the real drama is also taking place inside the White House. Now [21:52] Ashley, what is happening there around Trump around Witoff Kushner and the debate inside [21:58] the administration? Hey Mati, thank you. So yeah, inside the American administration there's now a [22:05] real debate. On one side, there's the line that says the United States should continue trying [22:10] to reach an agreement with Iran, especially on the nuclear issue. On the other side, there's [22:15] a line that says the Iranians interpret every easing of pressure and every pause as weakness, [22:22] and therefore military and economic pressure must be restored. The message brought by Steve Wickoff [22:28] and Jared Kushner was probably the breaking point. When they reported that Thran could not guarantee [22:33] the revolutionary guards would stop striking ships, Trump understood that the problem was [22:38] not only the wording of an agreement. The problem was enforcement. From the picture [22:43] emerging from the consultations, there were three options on the table. The first option [22:48] was to continue negotiations in the hope that the economic incentive would eventually overcome the [22:54] hardline position of the revolutionary guards. That is the Wickoff and Kushner track. It says [23:01] keep the channel open, offer limited relief and try to bring Iran to a final agreement. The [23:07] second option was to restore heavy enforcement of sanctions without immediately returning to a full [23:13] naval blockade. In other words, choke Iran's oil income, but leave enough movement in the Gulf to [23:19] avoid an uncontrolled surge in energy prices. The third option was a renewed naval blockade on Iran. [23:26] That's a harder move. It could almost completely stop oil exports and the import of goods, but it [23:32] could also bring an Iranian response against Gulf States, American bases, and possibly Israel as [23:38] well. Right now, Trump seems to be moving between the second and third options. He wants to hit hard [23:45] but not necessarily enter a full war. He wants to restore deterrence but also leave himself [23:51] the option of saying that the Iranians are the ones asking for a deal. That's exactly what he [23:56] said on the presidential pla. Trump claimed the Iranians had called him a short time earlier and [24:01] that they desperately wanted a deal, but he added that he did not know whether they were worthy of [24:07] a deal and did not know whether they would honor it. That's Trump in his most familiar [24:12] mode. A military threat in one hand and a door to a negotiation in the other. One moment is [24:17] saying Iran is behaving like a sick and dangerous regime. A moment later says maybe everything can [24:23] be closed quickly. At the NATO summit in Anchora, he also went even further. He threatened that the [24:30] United States might strike again tonight. He spoke about the possibility of taking over KG Island, [24:35] Iran's main oil export terminal. He said the Iranians had tried to restore part of their radar [24:41] network and that any system that comes back online can immediately become a target. Defense Secretary [24:47] Pete Hexith reinforced that line. He said the strikes focused on small boats, underground [24:53] facilities where missiles or drones are stored, coastal defense sites, radars, and surveillance [24:59] sites. In other words, everything that allowed Iran to harass shipping in hum went onto the [25:06] target list. But there's also a domestic political side. In the United States, criticism is already [25:13] being heard. Bernie Sanders called for an end to the war and argued that it's irresponsible. On [25:19] the other side, conservative voices say Trump must finish the job and not allow the regime in Tran to [25:25] keep playing between fire and negotiations. Even Trump's flight back to Washington became a story. [25:30] According to reports, he left Anchora on the old Air Force One aircraft after a special security [25:37] recommendation from the Secret Service. Still unclear whether the new aircraft he received from [25:42] Qatar includes all the defensive systems of the older plane. Trump initially denied that this was [25:48] connected to an Iranian threat, but later admitted there may have been a connection. That's a small [25:54] detail, but it tells the whole atmosphere. A president threatening to strike again. [26:00] Iran speaking about personal revenge, a secret service that prefers not to take risks, and a [26:06] Middle East where every symbolic moves looks like a message. And Matty, the most important thing is [26:13] that the White House is not only looking at Iran right now. It's looking at oil prices, [26:18] the elections in the United States, NATO, Spain, Turkey, Israel, and the question of whether Trump [26:26] will be remembered as the president who closed the Iran file. or is the president who allowed [26:31] the revolutionary guards to pull him in to another round? Thank you, Ashley. And that point is very [26:39] important because in Israel, this is not seen only as an American event. 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Your support helps deliver on the ground reporting, real stories of resilience and hope, [27:53] and trusted coverage that connects Christians and Jews to Israel. Let's get back to the news. [27:59] Israel is on high alert, but not in panic. The air defense systems, the air force control network, [28:05] and the fighter squadrons are ready. Security officials stressed that at this stage, [28:11] no unusual preparation has been identified by the revolutionary guards for missile launches [28:17] towards the Israeli home front. But no one here is building on comfortable working assumptions. The [28:23] scenario that worries Israel is an Iranian attempt to shift the fire from American arena towards us. [28:30] It could happen through direct fire, throughbalah, through the Houthis or through militias in Iraq [28:35] and Syria. From Thran's point of view, bringing Israel into the equation could serve a political [28:41] goal, pressure Washington to change the terms of the negotiations. But Israel has already made it [28:48] clear. If Iran attacks the Israeli home front, the response will be powerful. Not only defensive, [28:55] offensive as well. Now, at the same time, the northern arena continues to operate. In [29:01] southern Lebanon, IDF forces captured another force terrorist in the binel area. This is the [29:08] same area where there was a difficult encounter in recent days. The soldiers of the formation, [29:13] the 679th reserve brigade operating under the 91st division closed in on the terrorist and [29:20] captured him alive. He was then transferred for interrogation by unit 504 inside Israel. This is a [29:27] relatively small event compared with the headlines from hum but from an intelligence perspective it [29:32] could be significant. Awan operative knows how is organizing. He can provide import information [29:39] about weapons depots, movement routes, new orders, village infrastructure and perhaps [29:44] also the direct connection betweenah and at this stage and this is exactly the wider connection. [29:52] Iran does not hold only a coast in the Gulf. It holds a network in Lebanon, militias in Iraq, [29:59] the Houthis in Yemen, connections in Syria, and economic pressure tools through energy [30:04] routes. When the United States strikes in humus, that entire network checks where it can respond [30:10] without completely breaking the rules of the game. In Iraq, Washington is applying another layer of [30:16] economic pressure. Baghdad has agreed to a new monitoring mechanism designed to prevent American [30:22] dollars from flowing to Iran and the militias connected to it. That may sound technical, [30:28] but it isn't. Part of Iran's power in the region is based on cash, money changers, prepaid cards, [30:35] shell companies, and salaries for militias. When the United States touches that pipeline, it is not [30:41] only hitting a pocket, it is hitting the Axis's ability to maintain fighters, to buy loyalty, [30:48] and to apply political pressure. In Yemen, new voices are also being heard. Commanders in the [30:54] legitimate Yemeni army are talking about the need to clean SA of the Houthi militias [31:00] backed by Iran. Is this an immediate move? Not necessarily, but the timing matters. When Iran [31:06] is occupied with humus and when the United States is striking directly, even the local enemies of [31:12] Iran's proxies feel there may be a window of opportunity. On the other side, is trying to [31:18] show that it is still standing in the field. Naim Kasim called on the Lebanese government to cancel [31:25] the framework agreement with Israel and claimed the organization remains on the battlefield. [31:30] Lebanon's president Yusf Aun said in contrast that he chose the path of negotiation because he cannot [31:37] stand by and watch his homeland being led into the abyss for it's the interest of another country. [31:43] He's referring of course to Iran. That sentence is aimed directly at the heart of Lebanon's problem. [31:49] Wants to keep Lebanon as part of Iran's axis. Large parts of Lebanon want to get out of the [31:55] cycle of destruction. And Israel is looking at the northern border and asking one question. Can [32:00] the Lebanese government truly restrain? Will the IDF have to continue doing it itself? Now, let's [32:07] return to Iran. The regime there is trying to project confidence, but it also understands that [32:12] the game is dangerous. The strike on 90 targets, the return of sanctions, the threat against KG, [32:18] and the possibility of a renewed naval blockade. All of these hit exactly where the regime is most [32:24] sensitive. the cash, the prestige, the control, and the ability to convince the public that it [32:31] won. Kag Island is a perfect example. It is not just an island. It is an economic artery. A huge [32:38] share of Iranian oil exports passes through it. If the United States strikes it, takes control of it, [32:44] or disabled its function, Iran would face a much deeper crisis. On the other hand, [32:50] such a move could push oil prices higher and trigger a wider Iranian response. That's why Trump [32:56] is walking a dangerous line. He wants to hurt enough for Iran to step back, but not in a way [33:02] that forces it into fullscale war. The problem is that the revolutionary guards are counting on that [33:08] hesitation. They believe they can shoot, threaten, demand money, demand controlling humus, and then [33:14] return to the negotiation table with another card in their hand. That's exactly the point Israel [33:20] has been making to the world for years. We've said you can't build an agreement with a regime [33:26] that uses fire as part of its negotiations. If there's no clear price for a violation, [33:32] the violation becomes the method. What about the nuclear issue? Here, we must not get confused. [33:38] Even if the headlines now talk about ships, Homus and Kh, the strategic objective remains the same. [33:46] To prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, to dismantle the infrastructure that allows [33:50] it to get there and weaken the ballistic missile network that protects that project. Trump says the [33:57] United States will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons. Israel says the same thing. The question [34:03] is whether the American administration is willing to go all the way or whether it is still looking [34:08] for a way back to an agreement that allows Iran to pres preserve some of its capabilities only [34:14] with new diplomatic packaging. And on the ground, the Iranians are not behaving like people who are [34:19] giving up. They're threatening with missiles and drones. They're activating the proxies. [34:24] They're trying to dictate terms in Homus. They're presenting Kamina's funeral as proof of stability. [34:30] They are sending a clear message. Even after the leader's death, the resolution and the revolution [34:36] is not over. But the west also has learned something. If in the past many thought that [34:42] eliminating one leader would shake the regime to the point of collapse, today they understand that [34:47] the challenge is deeper. Iran is a system, the revolutionary guards are a backbone. Therefore, [34:53] the struggle is not only against a speech, a flag or person. It is against an entire structure [34:58] built to continue even after severe blows. This night showed that Iran is still dangerous but [35:05] also vulnerable. And if Hummus continues to burn, the entire Middle East could be dragged after it. [35:12] The question now is whether Trump will stop after another round of strikes or whether this time the [35:18] United States and Israel are approaching the moment when they decide to dismantle the threat [35:23] at its root. So keep spreading the truth, follow us, and most importantly, don't forget to click [35:30] the subscribe button so that you stay tuned into the truth in real time and never miss boots on [35:36] the ground. Keep looking for me, Mati Shashani, and Pinto on social media to see life in Israel [35:41] through our eyes. And now I want to remind you as always to pray for the people of Israel. Whoever [35:48] you're praying to, if you're a Christian, a Jew, make sure you pray for the people of Israel. You [35:52] are commanded to do so. We're also commanded to pray for our leaders, to uphold them in prayer, [35:58] for President Trump, for Prime Minister Netanyahu, and also for the men and women in [36:03] arms both in Israel and the United States who are fighting against the greatest evil of our time, [36:09] the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the Ayatollah regime that has put its uh evil impression on [36:16] this part of the world. And as always guys, be blessed and we'll see you all next time. [36:22] Hello, this is Mati here in Jerusalem with TBNN Israel. This is Yaya Pinto from TVN Israel here [36:28] in Jerusalem. TBNN Israel is keeping viewers informed with Israel focused news, culture, [36:34] and what God is doing in this land. Support TBN Israel today online at tbn.org/israel. Thank you.
