Israel's Military Strategy: Joint Bombing Campaign in Iran

Israel and the U.S. have launched a joint bombing campaign against Iran, aiming to force a change in its government or to cripple the regime enough to negotiate. The campaign started on February 28 and lasted for 38 days, but it has not achieved its intended goals. A ceasefire was reached, yet the likelihood of a regime change is dwindling. Both countries seem to be shifting towards a strategy of total war, meaning they might expand their targets to include civilian infrastructure. This raises significant concerns about the rules of warfare and the impact on everyday Iranians. President Trump has warned that if this conflict escalates, it could take Iran twenty years to recover. What’s interesting is that while the U.S. and Israel have different motivations, their strategies could conflict. Killing potential negotiators hampers any chance for the U.S. to find a diplomatic solution. This matters because the stakes are incredibly high, with the potential for widespread devastation affecting not just Iran, but the entire region.