The war against Iran could ultimately leave the United States in a worse strategic position than the one that existed before the conflict began.
Since February 28, when the United States launched its air campaign against Iran, analysts, governments, and media outlets worldwide have been asking the same question: what exactly is Washington trying to achieve?
Even inside Washington, the answer appears unclear. Nobody, not even President Trump, seems to be able to say what America's goals are. After a secret briefing on the war, US Congressman Richard Blumenthal admitted publicly that he still did not understand the objective of the war and that he "left with more questions than answers."
In contrast, Israel’s objective appears relatively clear. For years, Israeli leaders have viewed the regime in Tehran as a threat and argued that weakening, or even toppling it, is a strategic necessity.
Even still, America's ambiguity may prove to be the most
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