Part 5/11:
- American Security Interests: The potential for Iranian retaliation, including cross-front maneuvers targeting U.S. assets, complicates U.S. involvement.
Experts describe the scenario as highly "kaleidoscopic," with multiple variables determining whether the U.S. would support or oppose an Israeli strike. These include Iranian responses, the phase of diplomacy, and the potential for Iran to escalate by widening conflict zones.