Foreign Affairs

Unveiling the Stakes: U.S. and Israel’s Coordinated Strike on Iran Exposes Global Power Struggles

By Economics Desk | February 28, 2026

Behind the dramatic photos of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lies a calculated move that risks American interests and regional stability—how long will Washington tolerate this costly brinkmanship?

On February 28, 2026, coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran marked a significant escalation in an already volatile region. Images capturing explosions over Tehran’s skyline, Israeli cities sounding alarms, and civilians rushing to shelters provide a stark visual narrative of conflict—but just as important is what these attacks reveal about America’s unwieldy entanglement overseas.What Are We Gaining—and Losing—in This High-Stakes Conflict?The images from Haifa Bay to Dubai show not only kinetic military operations but also the human toll and regional ripple effects that highlight a disturbing trend: America’s enduring foreign policy errors under administrations...

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