Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 08:24 PM

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In a March 4, 2026, interview, political scientist Vali Nasr discussed the ongoing joint United States-Israeli war on Iran. Nasr argues that the U.S. has already lost control of the conflict, despite Iran being the weaker party. He suggests Iran possesses the ability to prolong the conflict and create significant disruption beyond what the U.S. and Israel anticipate. While U.S. objectives in the war remain unclear, Nasr posits that Israel's ultimate goal is to establish itself as the dominant power in the Middle East. The interview highlights concerns about the escalating conflict and its potential consequences for regional power dynamics.

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iran war 100% middle east 90% us control 80% israeli style 70% supreme power 60% political scientist 40% international affairs 40%

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