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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 25 MIN

World Cup’s Over. Will the U.S. Strike Iran? IDF General: ’We’re the Hunting Dog on a Short Leash’

from IDSF Daily Israel Briefing · host Moshe Davis

The World Cup has ended. The world is asking one question: will Trump finally escalate against Iran? IDF Chairman Brig. Gen. Erez Winner gives his unvarnished assessment — and the answer isn't what you'd expect. In this exclusive strategic briefing, Brig. Gen. Erez Winner explains why the United States is deliberately holding back from a full-scale strike on Iran — and why the current strategy of economic strangulation, Strait of Hormuz blockades, and targeted strikes is actually the most effective path. He reveals the "hunting dog" dynamic keeping Israel on a short leash, why Iran has already "passed the point of no return," and the one scenario that could trigger an all-out regional war overnight. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 — The World Cup is over: what happens next with Iran? 2:15 — The General's answer: why Trump WON'T escalate 5:40 — Strait of Hormuz: the blockade bleeding Iran dry 9:20 — "We're the hunting dog on a short leash" — Israel's role explained 17:30 — Jordan Valley briefing: security threats & strategy This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

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