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U.S.-Israel preventive war aims to degrade Iran's military and topple the regime

Absent an imminent threat, the U.S.-Israel war against Iran lacks justification and risks American lives, a widening war, and economic hardship. Even with tactical military success, Trump administration goals of regime change and capitulation on weapons production are unlikely to be achieved.

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Rosemary
Kelanic

Director, Middle East Program

Defense Priorities

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Benjamin
Friedman

Policy Director

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
Davis

Senior Fellow & Military Expert

Defense Priorities

Jennifer
Kavanagh

Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis

Defense Priorities

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Gil
Barndollar

Non-Resident Fellow

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
DePetris

Fellow

Defense Priorities

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Christopher
McCallion

Fellow

Defense Priorities

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William
Walldorf

Senior Fellow

Defense Priorities

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This Is The Biggest Reason Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Fell Through Without A Deal: Expert

Featuring Daniel DePetris

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On “Forbes Newsroom,” Defense Priorities Fellow Daniel DePetris spoke about peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, and some of […]

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In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

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Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

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Featuring Daniel DePetris

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In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Trump Isolation Deepens on World Stage as Allies Rebuff, Condemn

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

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Read at Forbes: This Is The Biggest Reason Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Fell Through Without A Deal: Expert

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April 15, 2026

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