What dangers do the US and Israeli attacks on Iran pose?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete February 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM

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In February 2026, the United States and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation with missile strikes against Israeli targets and US military assets in the Middle East. These attacks followed weeks of increased US military presence in the region and indirect negotiations between the US and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program. The situation's potential dangers are being analyzed by experts such as Daniel Levy, Mehran Kamrava, and Richard Weitz. The conflict raises concerns about escalating tensions and wider regional instability. The experts are discussing the implications of these recent events.

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Daniel Levy is president of the US/Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator

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Iran has retaliated, firing at Israel, as well as US military assets, in the Middle East.

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The United States and Israel have attacked Iran, and Tehran has retaliated.

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Attacks come after weeks of Washington’s massive build-up of military assets in the Middle East.

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Attacks come after indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme.

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Georgetown University 30% Qatar 30% Richard Weitz 40% James Bays 40% Daniel Levy 40% Mehran Kamrava 40% Tehran 50% Middle East ×370% United States ×480% Israel ×380% Iran ×590%

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us-iran conflict 90% israeli attacks 80% us attacks 80% iran retaliation 70% middle east 70% military assets 60% nuclear programme 50% indirect talks 40%