Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured his desire for a conflict with Iran, but his strategic approach has yielded uncertain results. The war against Iran, which began in late February under President Donald Trump's leadership, has not led to the regime change Netanyahu hoped for. In fact, Israel may now be in a worse position than before the conflict, with Iran appearing more emboldened.

Israeli intelligence analyst Danny Citrinowicz warns that while Israel achieved operational successes, strategically the country has failed. The Islamic republic has not only survived but may now be more determined to develop nuclear weapons. The conflict's impact on public opinion in Israel and the United States is significant, with 92% of Israelis believing Iran gained more from the war.

A recent poll indicated that the majority of Israelis support a new nuclear deal with Iran, a stark contrast to Netanyahu's previous stance. The war has damaged Israel's relationship with its crucial ally, the United States, and risked alienating the Iranian people, who have expressed opposition to the clerical government. The consequences of this war, if remembered for civilian casualties and infrastructure damage rather than the removal of senior regime figures, could lead to lasting hostility between Israel and the United States.