Gulf nations have reportedly offered to finance a potential U.S. military operation aimed at toppling the Iranian government, according to diplomatic and political sources familiar with the discussions.
The proposed strategy, which sources say includes a "grand bargain" to permanently sideline the Palestinian cause, involves a series of preemptive strikes lasting between three to four weeks.
While Tehran continues to pursue diplomatic channels, with recent high-profile interviews by the Iranian Foreign Minister on U.S. networks, analysts suggest these negotiations may serve as a tactical "smokescreen." Sources claim a coordinated U.S.-Arab-Israeli strategy is in place to strike the Iranian leadership, even as Washington maintains open—and secret—channels with Iranian opposition figures.
According to the sources, President Donald Trump is considering an initial "limited strike." Analysts believe this move is designed to trigger mass domestic protests within Iran, encouraging reformist elements to seize the initiative before escalating to broader strikes targeting the regime’s infrastructure and top leadership.
The geopolitical ripple effects have already reached Baghdad. Sources state that Washington has formally requested Iraqi political leaders to pause negotiations for the formation of a new government. The request aims to freeze the domestic political process until the outcome of the Iranian situation is resolved.
While these reports remain unverified by official government spokespersons, they coincide with a period of heightened regional tension and a potential shift in U.S. Middle East policy.