Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Sneak Peek: Nadav and Amit on Mossad’s promise to Trump
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Apr 25, 2026 
Amit Segal, Israeli political analyst who breaks down intelligence messaging and Iran’s technical capabilities. Nadav Eyal, investigative journalist specializing in Israeli security and Mossad operations. They dissect what Israeli intelligence conveyed to the Trump team, why bold operational elements were never fully executed, and the debate over Iran’s remaining enriched uranium and nuclear rebuild feasibility.
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Mossad Warned Of Shock Options Not Guaranteed To Topple Regime
- Mossad pushed plans that assumed strong destabilizing shocks in Iran but says it never promised instant regime collapse.
- Nadav Eyal cites Mossad and Israeli sources saying many planned measures weren’t approved or fully executed, reducing expected impact.
Kurdish Offensive Was Central To Israeli Calculations
- Israelis heavily bet on a Kurdish offensive as a catalyst for Iranian collapse, but that option was disrupted.
- Nadav Eyal notes the Kurdish plan existed but was derailed, likely by Turkey and Erdogan's intervention.
Blackout Of Tehran Was Seen As A Destabilizing Tool
- Israeli planners favored a 'shock and awe' tactic like blacking out Tehran to destabilize the regime.
- Nadav Eyal describes targeting Tehran's electricity grid to create immediate societal pressure while protecting hospitals.