Earlier this month, the United States voiced unease after Israel bombed fuel depots around Tehran, smothering the city of 10 million people with toxic black smoke. - 'Fuzzy' Trump goal -But Netanyahu has been far more clear than Trump on what he wants in Iran. "It's not unimaginable that Trump sees the cost of this war getting too high and hindering his domestic agenda," Katulis said. - New dynamic for Israel -The conflict marks a watershed for Israel in fighting a war as part of an alliance. In the two wars against Iraq, the United States tried hard to keep Israel out, fearing its presence would alienate Arab allies.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 23:40 UTC