الحرب على إيران: تكامل الأدوار وتباين الأهداف الأمريكية – الإسرائيلية

Abstract

This study examines the integration of roles and the divergence of objectives in the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in 2026. It highlights the problematic conflict over "end states" between Washington —which seeks containment and behavioral modification of the regime— and Tel Aviv, which insists on an existential resolution and regime change. This dynamic leaves the future of the regional order hostage to battlefield outcomes and a clash of wills over reshaping the geopolitical map of the region through sheer military force. The study concludes that this strategic divergence and the lack of a clear, shared vision regarding the war's ultimate goals —despite operational integration and joint coordination— constitute a structural hurdle. This obstacle diminishes the efficiency of the war effort, impacts the final outcomes of the conflict, provides Tehran with room for political maneuvering, and may leave lasting impact on the future of the U.S.-Israeli relationship.