US-Israel alliance faces test in Iran war as agendas diverge, Netanyahu blamed for prompting conflict
🔴 Tension RisingThe Arab Weekly2026-05-03
Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the US-Israel alliance is facing a test as their goals diverge. While Donald Trump initially aimed for regime change, his focus has shifted to destroying Iran’s missiles and preventing the acquisition of nuclear weapons. Trump’s domestic pressures and declining popularity are creating uncertainty about when the war will end.