Britain's “The Guardian” newspaper has published an analysis on the ongoing war in Iran.
According to Modern.az, the newspaper stated that a war with Iran would bring an end to Israel's “golden age” in Washington.
“The Guardian” writes that the current war is not merely a military confrontation, but also the result of miscalculations and exaggerated promises made by Benjamin Netanyahu to the Donald Trump administration.
The article's author emphasizes that even in high political circles in the US, the idea has formed that Netanyahu presented an unrealistic picture to Washington regarding the ease of victory in this war and the likelihood of regime change in Iran.
Explaining this claim, “The Guardian” refers to the “Axios” website and writes that Prime Minister Netanyahu, known by the nickname “Bibi”, had presented the idea of regime change in Iran to Donald Trump as a very probable and “easy” goal before the war began. However, the author notes that the real situation caused even Vice President J.D. Vance to approach these claims with serious skepticism and he questioned Netanyahu's calculations in sharp discussions.
In another part of the analysis, “The Guardian” examines Donald Trump's role. Some analysts, such as Daniel Kurtzer and Aaron David Miller, believe that Trump was an eager partner in this war due to the pride stemming from the overthrow of the Maduro government in Venezuela. However, “The Guardian” states that Netanyahu played the main role in determining the timing of the conflict. Now, with the war entering its second month and the global economy paralyzed due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the dangerous consequences of the “easy war” promises have spread beyond the region.
The article refers to renowned security experts Richard Betts and Stephen Biddle, emphasizing that the strategic costs of this war for the US are very heavy.
The newspaper notes that this war has led to a decrease in military support for Ukraine, the depletion of advanced US weapon stockpiles, and NATO allies remaining under dangerous pressure. The author adds that despite Netanyahu's claims of victory regarding “10 strikes” against Iran, the falling of Iranian and “Hezbollah” missiles on Israel has severely shaken the security of this country's citizens, even in shelters.
“The Guardian” also notes Israel's diplomatic isolation and states that this war could lead to the collapse of the “Abraham Accords”, as Gulf countries find themselves in the midst of a war they did not choose.
Referring to French President Emmanuel Macron, it is emphasized that military attacks or attempts to open the Strait of Hormuz are “not realistic” and only technical and diplomatic negotiations can bring long-term stability.
Finally, the article touches upon the social and political impacts of this war within the US. According to the analysis, support for Israel has significantly decreased among various political groups in the US, especially among the younger generation. “The Guardian” reports, citing a Gallup poll, that for the first time in 25 years, Americans' sympathy for Palestinians is greater than for Israelis. The article concludes with the words of Rahm Emanuel: this war will most likely be the end of Israel's “golden age” in Washington and after this, Israel will no longer be an exceptional partner, but like other countries, will face stricter restrictions and oversight to receive weapons and funding from US taxpayers.
