Trump says US and Israel share war objectives

Middle Eastern outlets portray the war as a joint Trump-Netanyahu project that is likely to fail and damage both countries. They argue that attacking Iran while threatening Hezbollah and drawing in Iraq risks regional collapse and long‑term harm to US influence. They also stress that the war is reshaping US domestic politics and could weaken what they describe as an already fragile American global position.

• •Commentators describe the conflict as a Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran that is undermining Washington’s attempt to shift focus toward Asia.
• •Writers argue the US-Israel campaign against Iran is doomed to fail militarily and politically.
• •Regional coverage warns that the war meant to secure Israel’s position may instead weaken Israel and destabilize its neighbors.
• •Reports say the Iran war is fueling tensions in US Democratic primary races as candidates split over support for Trump’s actions.
• •Day‑by‑day coverage of the attacks on Iran describes growing risks to Gulf states, Lebanon and Iraq from widening fighting.