Iran is engaged in a defensive struggle to preserve its sovereignty and national security. In contrast, the US is pursuing a multifaceted objective that includes ensuring Iran's nuclear non-compliance, as agreed upon during the February 26, 2026 meeting in Oman, as well as effecting regime change by installing a puppet supreme leader, and maintaining control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to safeguard economic and financial stability. Lastly, ensuring that all US bases in Gulf nations pose no security risks from the close proximity to Iran.
