“Washington’s challenge is no longer merely supporting its allies, but deciding how far America is prepared to travel with them into wars that have no clear ending.”
** Netanyahu wants guarantees that Iran will not be able to rebuild its nuclear facilities, its ballistic missile program, or its regional military networks. *** The Iranian war is reaching a dangerous crossroads. *** The security of the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most pressing concerns. *** Israel views Tehran as the center of a regional network that stretches across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and the Palestinian territories .*** Weakening Iranian influence does not necessarily lead to regional stability. *** Lebanon is likely to be central to any broader understanding between the United States and Israel. *** The danger is that Lebanon could become a secondary battleground in negotiations between Washington, Israel, and Iran. ........read more
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