These have all been long standing concerns on the part of the United States. Americans are still effectively paying the price at the gas pump that is determined by production in the United States. The Islamic Republic was intended to fall as a result of this military operation by the United States and Israel. But it will not be a solution that will probably be driven by the United States at this point in time. That, in fact, the United States will be trusted to do that by countries around the world.

Source: International New York Times April 03, 2026 15:39 UTC