Israel has shifted the focus of its campaign against Iran, arguing that Tehran’s greatest weapon is not nuclear technology or missiles, but the financial resources that sustain its regional influence. Israeli officials warn that sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets could strengthen Iran’s network of allies across the Middle East. Defense Minister Israel Katz and officials close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say stopping the flow of money is now a strategic priority. As U.S.-Iran diplomacy moves forward, this financial battle is emerging as a new front in the broader regional power struggle.