In a recent phone call, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu expressed starkly different views on how to handle Iran amidst ongoing military conflict. Netanyahu is increasingly doubtful that negotiations with Tehran will yield any fruitful results and is advocating for a return to military strikes. In contrast, Trump is pushing for a diplomatic resolution that would see Iran abandon its nuclear ambitions before any military action is considered. This disagreement was underscored by revelations from the New York Times about a failed U.S.-Israeli plan to install former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a new leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli strikes. Ahmadinejad, who was reportedly injured during the attack meant to liberate him from house arrest, has since distanced himself from the regime-change plan. The overall situation in Iran appears to be increasingly dominated by hardliners, complicating any potential peace negotiations with the U.S. Furthermore, the conflict has disrupted oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to rising gas prices in the U.S. and highlighting the broader implications of the war.