Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
Summary
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed defeating Iran would change the Middle East. Instead, the conflict has become a long, ongoing crisis without a clear winner, with Iran continuing to challenge the US and its allies.Key Facts
- Trump and Netanyahu expected quick victory over Iran, but Iran remains strong.
- Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter, showing it can still confront the Americans.
- The US is trying to respond carefully to avoid escalating the conflict while keeping diplomatic talks open.
- Trump aims for a deal with Iran to reopen the important Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
- The war has become unpopular in the US, and Trump wants a way to show success.
- Netanyahu has long seen Iran as Israel’s main threat and supports military action.
- Both leaders announced the start of conflict with confident statements about a quick victory.
- So far, the conflict has turned into a prolonged crisis with no clear progress toward peace.
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