US and Israeli interests may soon diverge on Iran

Al Jazeera Political StrategyAnalysisEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ori GoldbergMarch 2, 2026 at 08:10 PM

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on December 29, 2025. The two leaders have differing reasons for their involvement in the war against Iran, with Israel seeking "regime change" and the US aiming to "defend the American people". Despite the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a mass uprising within Iran has not materialized. Both countries have achieved tactical victories, but the alliance's long-term prospects are uncertain. Netanyahu's political survival is a key interest, as he seeks to distance himself from Israel's failures in Gaza and the West Bank. The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu will likely reveal their respective strategies for leveraging their successes.

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The US speaks of 'defending the American people'.

quote — Independent analyst90% confidence

Israel talks about 'changing the Middle East'.

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The US and Israeli war on Iran is dragging on.

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The assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has failed to produce a mass uprising within Iran.

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Netanyahu and Trump may have won the first round of hostilities.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Qatar 30% Turkiye 30% European Union 40% West Bank 50% Asia 50% Donald Trump ×260% Gaza Strip ×260% Israel ×370% Benjamin Netanyahu ×380% Iran ×490%

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us-israeli war on iran 90% iran 90% israel 80% diverging interests 80% us 80% regime change 70% benjamin netanyahu 60% political survival 60% donald trump 60% middle east 50%