US Ground Troops and the Iran-Israel Crisis: What Comes Next? N12 Interview

Miri provides expert analysis on the evolving US and Israeli posture towards Iran, particularly in light of ongoing rhetoric from Trump about ending the conflict soon through credible threats, including the possible deployment of American ground troops. She highlights that the timing of the war’s end is less important than the buildup of real threats, emphasizing that US boots on the ground would fundamentally change the nature of the conflict and is not something Americans desire. Miri also explains that attacks on Iran’s economic capabilities are currently seen as more effective than direct confrontation. Turning to northern Israel, Miri rejects the idea that the northern front is secondary, pointing to Israel’s significant troop deployment and ongoing challenges posed by Hezbollah. She reflects on the complex realities for residents in the north, the difficulties of military action against both Iran and Hezbollah, and cautions against simplistic rhetoric like “returning Iran to the Stone Age,” stating that such comments do not help solve the situation. Miri underscores that actions against Iran also impact Hezbollah and stresses the need for clear-eyed, realistic approaches to these interconnected threats.