For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

Iran’s threats to the Gulf or to US bases in the region will not come off well in Washington. If Trump decides to get involved and Doha opposes it, this will not help Qatar's position.

Despite stunning early successes in Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran, a weekend of intensive bombardment and retaliation is raising questions about Israel’s exit strategy – how it can end this conflict with its ambitious goals achieved.