BREAKING: Trump Preparing a Crushing Blow on Iran? U.S. Assets Move In, Israel Braces | TBN Israel

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:39:42 +0000

TBN Israel's Yair Pinto reports on the Israel-Hamas and regional war. In today’s Boots on the Ground, Yair Pinto covers a fast-moving showdown: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and U.S. President Donald Trump are trading direct threats, while the United States continues building military power in and around the Middle East. The messaging sounds contradictory — restraint in words, escalation in posture — and Israel is watching every signal because we’re in the line of fire if Iran lashes out.
Iran: “2% internet” after 200+ hours
After more than 200 hours of near-total shutdown, internet connections reportedly began returning — but only barely. Network monitoring suggests connectivity is around 2% of normal, raising a central question: is this a real return to routine, or a controlled “faucet” meant to hide the scale of repression and erase evidence?
Claims of mass violence and a widening crackdown
Eyewitness reports describe blood in the streets, overcrowded morgues, families searching for relatives, and a regime trying to prevent funerals from becoming the next wave of protests. Reports also claim the regime brought in outside Shi’ite militia elements to enforce orders after refusals inside local security forces.
U.S. posture and warnings
Trump’s statements range from thanking Tehran for canceling planned executions to calling for “new leadership” — while U.S. strike capabilities move into the region: carrier strike assets, missile destroyers, fighter squadrons, and air defense systems. Persian-language messaging from U.S. officials also signals: “All options are on the table.”
Israel’s dilemma
Reports say Israel asked for delay without strong American backing in place — especially against missiles and at sea — even as the IDF raises readiness across all arenas and keeps air defenses on full alert.
Mati Shoshani’s analysis
TBN Israel senior Middle East analyst Mati Shoshani explains what the first real “decision-point signal” will look like on the ground — and whether the U.S. is preparing a crushing blow or applying pressure to force Tehran to fold.
Gaza: violations, eliminations, and the Phase B ultimatum
After a deadly encounter near Rafah during activity connected to Ran Gvili, Israel closed accounts with key Hamas and PIJ operatives. The U.S.-backed outline now gives Hamas two months to fully disarm — “the easy way or the hard way” — as Israel prepares plans for renewed offensive operations if demilitarization fails.
Lebanon: Hezbollah cornered
Hezbollah refuses to disarm, while pressure rises from Beirut, Washington, and Jerusalem. Israeli strikes have returned to the agenda, and Hezbollah leadership is issuing warnings — even as the regional picture depends on what Washington ultimately decides with Tehran.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments here on TBN Israel.

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