Israel fears that a short campaign in the US will leave it alone with a stronger Iran. The US may be ready to launch another round of attacks on Iran, but not to fight until Israel achieves the desired goal of regime change and the destruction of Iran's nuclear program, Haaretz reports. The main concern is, according to the reports, a mismatch between the war goals of the US and Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking regime change, while Donald Trump is looking for an agreement that limits Iran's nuclear activities and guarantees shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli military officials warn that a short campaign led by the US could leave Israel with Iran even more dangerous. According to the report: The IDF doubts that several days of airstrikes could topple the Iranian government or permanently paralyze its nuclear and missile capabilities. Iran increasingly sees the acquisition of nuclear weapons as essential to its survival and deterrence, and has improved the defense around sensitive facilities. Israeli estimates indicate that the Iranian government will be able to survive for at least another two years, and pass Trump's presidency. Israel fears that Iran may expand the conflict by targeting submarine communication cables, the technological infrastructure of the Gulf, or even opening a land front in the region. The prospect of renewed fighting looms large against the background of stalled negotiations and American military build-up in the Middle East, including a third aircraft carrier heading to the region. substack | talk.

Israel fears that a short campaign in the US will leave it alone with a stronger Iran. The US may be ready to launch another round of attacks on Iran, but not to fight until Israel achieves the desired goal of regime change and the destruction of Iran's nuclear program, Haaretz reports. The main concern is, according to the reports, a mismatch between the war goals of the US and Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking regime change, while Donald Trump is looking for an agreement that limits Iran's nuclear activities and guarantees shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli military officials warn that a short campaign led by the US could leave Israel with Iran even more dangerous. According to the report: The IDF doubts that several days of airstrikes could topple the Iranian government or permanently paralyze its nuclear and missile capabilities. Iran increasingly sees the acquisition of nuclear weapons as essential to its survival and deterrence, and has improved the defense around sensitive facilities. Israeli estimates indicate that the Iranian government will be able to survive for at least another two years, and pass Trump's presidency. Israel fears that Iran may expand the conflict by targeting submarine communication cables, the technological infrastructure of the Gulf, or even opening a land front in the region. The prospect of renewed fighting looms large against the background of stalled negotiations and American military build-up in the Middle East, including a third aircraft carrier heading to the region. substack | talk.