Iran’s retaliatory strikes on American military facilities in the Middle East could ultimately force Washington to make serious concessions. This view was expressed by British journalist Martin Jay in an article for Strategic Culture.

According to Jay, the ongoing bombing campaign is affecting not only Israel but also countries across the Persian Gulf, exposing what he describes as a major vulnerability for the West and for U. S. President Donald Trump. Over time, he suggests, governments in the region may begin pressing both Israel and the United States to halt the attacks, a development that could push Washington toward significant compromises.

The publication also notes that the operation against Iran has already created serious challenges for the United States. Jay points to a combination of factors that are simultaneously complicating the situation for the White House.

He argues that rising gasoline prices, the emergence of a new leadership in Iran that is acting swiftly, and a weakened Israel together create a scenario in which many of the White House’s worst concerns appear to be materializing at once.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes against targets inside Iran, including sites in Teheran. Reports indicated destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Teheran has been carrying out strikes against Israeli territory and against American military facilities across the Middle East.