Analysis-Iran war boosts Netanyahu, bruises Trump and Gulf states
By Samia Nakhoul and Rami Ayyub
DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran ended tomorrow, one verdict is already clear: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would walk away stronger, while President Donald Trump would be left to manage the shock to global markets and to Gulf allies who have borne the heaviest costs.
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The article presents a clear, if somewhat bleak, assessment of the unfolding consequences of the U.S.-Israeli action against Iran, revealing a carefully orchestrated, and ultimately chaotic, power play. The “winner” – Netanyahu – isn’t simply a matter of military success; it’s the skillful exploitation of a crisis to solidify his authority within Israel, skillfully redirecting domestic anxieties and presenting himself as the decisive leader confronting a existential threat. The “loser” is arguab...