# regional allies

U.S. Hesitates on Strikes Against Iran as Allies Warn a Single Blow Won’t End Regime — and Could Spark Retaliation

Top U.S. advisers warned President Trump that a large-scale strike on Iran would be unlikely to topple the regime and could provoke wider retaliation, prompting allies including Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to urge caution. Washington is moving forces and missile-defence assets into the region to preserve options while internal debate continues over whether limited strikes can deliver meaningful results without triggering broader conflict.