Comment by dboreham

18 hours ago

He was convinced for other reasons to proceed with the operation. Reasons to do with what might happen to him personally if not.

I don't know if you're implying kompromat or assassination but I think the explanation that they played into his ego and got him to do their dirty work in Iran is much simpler and makes more sense. Every President before Trump has told Israel no when they asked for "assistance" with Iran.