Is Trump working for Netanyahu, or the opposite? While public opinion holds that the U.S. was dragged by Israel into an unnecessary Middle East war, an opposite interpretation, no less persuasive, can also be presented
01:02 AM • March 17 2026 IST
Is Trump working for Netanyahu, or the opposite? While public opinion holds that the U.S. was dragged by Israel into an unnecessary Middle East war, an opposite interpretation, no less persuasive, can also be presented

Is Trump working for Netanyahu, or the opposite? While public opinion holds that the U.S. was dragged by Israel into an unnecessary Middle East war, an opposite interpretation, no less persuasive, can also be presented
01:02 AM • March 17 2026 IST
Next year, according to the timetable set by President Xi Jinping, the Chinese army will complete its preparations to conquer Taiwan. Beijing will present an ultimatum to Taipei: reunification "by consent," or war.










The leak of the attempt itself suggests a significant possibility that Larijani has been killed or at least wounded.
"There is a wide feeling across the Gulf that Iran has crossed every red line with every Gulf country,” said Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Saudi-based Gulf Research Center.
In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.

Israeli military strike targeted Iran's security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say Israel's military has targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, four Israeli officials said, adding that it was not immediately clear whether