# Israel’s covert strategy spanning decades aimed at pushing US and Iran into conflict

A report details Israel's long-running covert strategy to provoke a US-Iran confrontation, spanning five decades. The strategy involved intelligence operations and influencing US policy. This revelation could reshape understanding of the dynamics behind US-Iran tensions and Israel's regional role.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/7/27/five-decades-of-israeli-covert-strategy-to-push-us-iran-into-confrontation?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:43 +0000