TRUMP BACKS DOWN? The Truth Behind the Paused Strike on Iran

Is the halted offensive a tactical pause or a fundamental shift in U.S. strategy? In this edition of TV7 Editor's Note, host Jonathan Hansen is joined by Dr. Rafael Bardají, former National Security Advisor to Spain and CEO of Worldwide Strategy. Together, they unpack the complex geopolitical realities driving recent decisions in Washington, Tehran, Gaza, and across Europe. 00:00 - Introduction: Trump’s Iran Decision & Gaza Disarmament 01:03 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Rafael Bardají 01:36 - Did Trump Cancel the Iran Strike? (Facts vs. Declarations) 03:53 - Can the Ayatollah Regime Ever Be Trusted in Negotiations? 04:39 - Iran’s Economic Collapse & Central Bank Crisis 05:27 - Saudi Arabia & Houthi Escalation: Opening a Second Front? 06:59 - U.S. Forces Redeployment: Force Protection or Strategic Shift? 09:00 - European Defense Shortfalls: Why Europe Can’t Project Power in the Gulf 13:39 - Tehran’s Proxies: Iraqi Militias, Syrian Instability & Regional Escalation 16:04 - The Gaza Disarmament Deal: Can Hamas Really Be Disarmed? 18:19 - Israel’s Security Imperative: Buffer Zones & IDF Freedom of Action 24:11 - Turkey’s Ambitions: Ankara’s Embrace of Hamas Leadership 26:07 - Strategic Conclusion: Building an Alliance for Western Civilization #MiddleEast #Iran #DonaldTrump #Geopolitics #Israel #USForeignPolicy #Gaza #Hamas #MilitaryStrategy Support @tv7israelnews - https://tv7israelnews.com/donate/ Listen to TV7 Israel News latest War updates also on our podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tv7-israel-news You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor’s Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Europa Stands: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/82926/ TV7 Powers in Play: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/84954/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ TV7’s Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother’s Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates #IsraelAtWar #IsraelUnderAttack #Jerusalem #IronSwords Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews