The Middle East is entering one of its most unstable periods in decades, with dramatic consequences already extending well beyond the region. The turning point came last Friday in Geneva, where negotiations between Washington and Tehran collapsed. Iran’s foreign minister accused the United States of making “excessive demands.” Less than 24 hours later, Israel and the United States attacked.
The shift did not come without warning. Since January, the United States had gradually repositioned warships, equipment, and personnel toward the region. Officials described the deployments as precautionary, but they signaled growing expectations that talks might fail.
During a February 11 meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed next steps as diplomacy faltered. Netanyahu pushed firmly for a large-scale military operation against Iran.
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