Was the Iran war to establish Israel's control over the Middle East?
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Was the Iran war to establish Israel’s control over the Middle East?
Political scientist Vali Nasr warns that the US ‘doesn’t have a regime change option’ in Iran.
Direct US involvement in Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran was a dangerous decision, argues Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East history at Johns Hopkins University.
Hours before a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran was announced, Nasr told host Steve Clemons that “the US doesn’t have a regime change option in Iran” and should be wary of humiliating Tehran, which would lead to long-term consequences.
Nasr argues that the 12-Day War was meant to establish Israel’s dominance as the premier Middle East power, backed by Washington, with no room for challengers.