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Israel and Iran Are Pulling the United States Toward Conflict

Aaron David Miller,  Daniel C. Kurtzer,  Steven N. Simon
  • April 26, 2021
  • Foreign Affairs
Summary:  Israel and Iran aren’t yet on the verge of a major escalation or war, and continued progress on the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna would likely forestall one, if Israel judges that trying to undermine a deal would exact too great a cost in its relations with Washington. But the factors that might well produce a significant blowup are now aligning in frightening fashion.
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