Analysis
Why the US, Israel disagree over striking Iran’s nuclear sites
Israel seems to be weighing strikes that go beyond just restoring deterrence while the United States prefers to avert a region-wide war.
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WASHINGTON — The unexpected momentum of Israel’s ever-expanding military campaign is running afoul of the United States’ priority of averting a broader Middle East war.
There has been little doubt about that in Washington over the past two weeks. But it remains to be seen what the Biden administration will do about it.
The Israeli military continues to hammer away on three fronts, having thoroughly gutted Hamas, put Hezbollah’s vaunted leaders in the grave and reportedly driven the IRGC’s top commander underground.
