DID Press: Economist reports that if the ongoing conflicts benefit Iran or harm US interests, Washington is likely to blame Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more than President Donald Trump.
The analysis notes that many U.S. political observers could argue that Netanyahu made a major strategic error by closely aligning with a highly divisive U.S. president who hastily initiated the war.
Economist adds that if the conflict produces negative consequences for the U.S., political pressure domestically may target Israel and Netanyahu personally. Critics could contend that Israel’s tight alignment with the Trump administration and support for military actions played a key role in creating the crisis.
This analysis comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East in recent weeks, raising global concerns about potential regional and international escalation.