A woman sifts through rubble in Tehran after missile attacks.
The U.S. seeks either a collapse of Iran’s regime or significant behavioral change, but President Trump faces mounting pressure to end a costly war without achieving decisive results. Iran, meanwhile, aims to survive intact and claim victory, leveraging its strategic depth and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel wants maximum destruction of Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure, viewing the threat as existential. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Iran cannot be allowed to retain capabilities that endanger Israel.
Gulf states, once neutral, now demand accountability after enduring daily drone and missile attacks. Saudi Arabia intercepted over 60 projectiles in one morning alone, signaling a breakdown in regional trust.
