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US shifts objectives in Iran war after initial alignment with Israel
US policy in the Iran conflict has moved away from its early consensus with Israel, officials and analysts told France 24 on 25 March 2026.
Mar 25th 2026 · United States
Insights
- US objectives in the Iran conflict have changed since the war began.
- At the start of the conflict, the United States and Israel were aligned on policy and goals.
- Officials and analysts say differences have emerged between Washington and Jerusalem over strategy and end states.
- France 24 reported these developments on 25 March 2026.
Sources
- War on Iran: 'Fought on faulty assumptions, notion of externally delivered regime change delusional' www.france24.com
- The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial www.theguardian.com
- NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War www.nytimes.com
- US goals shift: 'At the beginning of the Iran war, the US and Israel were on the same page' www.france24.com
- Israel Races to Hit Iran Hard While It Still Can, Leery of Possible Talks, Officials Say www.nytimes.com