Khaberni - Axios reported, citing sources, that Netanyahu encouraged Iranians to take to the streets, but President Donald Trump opposed the idea, warning that it entailed a significant risk for the protesters.
The site added, citing an American official and an Israeli source, that "Netanyahu claimed in a recent phone call with Trump that the Iranian regime is in chaos, and there is an opportunity to further destabilize it."
The site explained that "during the phone call Netanyahu proposed calling on Iranians to take to the streets to protest against their rulers, but President Trump refused."
According to an American official familiar with the conversation, Trump said to Netanyahu: "Why should we call on people to take to the streets when they will be crushed?"
The site mentioned that "Israeli officials believe that recent strikes targeting prominent Iranian figures, including security officials, could weaken the regime and set the stage for unrest, but few Iranians participated in the protests."
It indicated that "while Netanyahu remains skeptical about reaching an agreement with Iran, Trump is interested in pursuing a diplomatic path that would keep what remains of the regime in place." (according to the Venezuelan scenario)
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, previously stated that Iran has not yet conducted any negotiations with the United States, only a mere exchange of messages. He considered Washington's talk of negotiations to be an "acknowledgment of defeat."
The Iranian Foreign Minister affirmed that a "ceasefire without guarantees is a vicious cycle that will lead to the repetition of war," noting that "many foreign ministers of the region have communicated with Tehran, but Iran's stance was principal and strong."
The developments come as the war enters its 27th day, amid discussion about the possibility of entering into negotiations between the parties without achieving concrete results so far.
