According to a report by Al-Jazeera on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the United States and Israel may differ on the duration and objectives of the ongoing conflict in Iran, with Washington expected to seek an earlier exit than its regional ally, according to military analyst Andreas Krieg. Krieg, an associate professor of security studies at King’s College London, highlighted the diverging strategic priorities of the two nations and their potential implications for the course of the war.
Speaking on the issue, Krieg suggested that the United States faces “diminishing returns … every day this war continues,” indicating that prolonged engagement could increasingly weigh on American political, economic, and military resources. By contrast, he said, Israel demonstrates greater “willpower” and capacity to sustain the conflict over a longer period, reflecting the country’s heightened sense of existential stakes in the region.
“In this context, Trump will be the one to call it quits at some point. And he seems to be quite eager to get to this point,” Krieg noted, referring to former U.S. President Donald Trump, who continues to influence public and political discourse around U.S. military engagement.
Krieg also highlighted the potential tension this divergence may create between Washington and Tel Aviv. “The Israelis might not be happy with it … The Israelis will not say mission accomplished because they can keep it going for quite some time,” he said. Despite this, he emphasized that Israel would ultimately face pressure to align with U.S. policy decisions, particularly given the United States’ dominant role in military support, intelligence, and strategic coordination.
The analyst’s observations point to a broader pattern in U.S.-Israel military cooperation, where the two allies share overarching goals but may differ in approach, timing, and acceptable levels of risk. While Israel is often willing to sustain long-term operations in pursuit of strategic objectives, the United States typically weighs broader domestic, political, and economic considerations when determining the feasibility of continued engagement.See_More…