Middle East analyst Rodger Shanahan has stated that the United States and Israel appear to be pursuing distinct strategic agendas regarding their approach to Iran. This observation is supported by limited international backing for such actions and divided public opinion within the United States, according to Shanahan.
"The United States and Israel appear to be pursuing distinct strategic agendas regarding their approach to Iran."
Limited International Backing
Shanahan observes that support for actions concerning Iran from nations outside the US-Israel coalition remains limited. Traditional allies of the United States have reportedly offered primarily rhetorical support, which has been described as lukewarm.
Divided US Public Opinion
Public opinion in the United States regarding the approach to Iran is divided. Polling data indicates that while the support base of former President Trump endorses these actions, the majority of Americans do not.
This opposition is attributed to several factors, including:
- A perception that Washington and Tel Aviv hold objectives that, while largely overlapping, are not entirely shared.
- A perceived lack of adequate political preparation for such decisions.