Israel Urges Trump to Strike Iran Again: Is a ‘Big War’ Looming Near India?

Netanyahu to Present Attack Options in Mar-a-Lago Meeting; Strategic Experts Warn of Regional Spillover Affecting India’s Energy Security and Trade Corridors

JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON — The Middle East is bracing for a potential second wave of high-intensity conflict. Following the 12-day war in June 2025, Israeli intelligence now suggests that Tehran is rapidly rebuilding its missile production facilities and repairing air defense systems. Sources indicate that Prime Minister Netanyahu will urge President Trump to authorize preemptive strikes to prevent Iran from establishing a “missile deterrent” that could shield a future nuclear breakout.

The ‘Ballistic Threat’ vs. Nuclear Ambitions

While the June strikes heavily damaged Iran’s uranium enrichment sites at Fordow and Natanz, Israeli officials now view the ballistic missile program as the more immediate threat. “The nuclear program is concerning, but the missile threat is real and regenerating now,” a senior Israeli source told NBC News. Netanyahu’s “menu” for Trump reportedly includes:

• Option A: An exclusively Israeli strike with US diplomatic cover.
• Option B: A joint US-Israeli operation targeting missile factories.
• Option C: A US-led “decapitation strike” on IRGC command centers.

Impact on India: A War in the Backyard?

For India, a full-scale US-Israel-Iran war is not just a distant conflict—it is a domestic economic threat.

• Energy Security: Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz (where 30% of global oil passes) could send Brent crude prices well above $120 per barrel, shattering India’s fiscal deficit targets.
• Chabahar & Trade: India’s strategic investment in the Chabahar Port in Iran, vital for trade with Central Asia, would be in the direct line of fire.
• The Diaspora: Over 9 million Indians live and work in the Gulf. A regional war would trigger a humanitarian evacuation crisis of unprecedented scale.

Trump’s ‘Peacemaker’ Dilemma

President Trump has recently touted his success in “bringing peace for the first time in 3,000 years.” However, he has also warned Tehran: “If you rebuild without a deal, we will obliterate that, too.” Netanyahu’s task will be to convince a “peacemaking” Trump that true stability is impossible without permanently dismantling Iran’s missile infrastructure.