Dina Esfandiari

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Bloomberg Talks · Middle East Geoeconomics Lead for Bloomberg Economics, Dina Esfandiary, Talks US Military, Middle East Tensions · 20 Feb 2026 podcast

I mean, that is the million dollar question.

What are the objectives of what the United States is doing right now?

It started out as, you know, we had to find a way to contain or roll back Iran's nuclear program.

Then for some people in the United States, it became about regime change.

Then it returned back to the nuclear program.

It's really, really unclear.

And the reason for that is I think the administration itself is unclear on what its objectives are.

I think there's an element of...

I mean, I think it's impossible to go to war without at least having a conversation with the generals.

And in fact, it's been reported that President Trump has been briefed on the military options when it comes to Iran.

And part of that briefing and conversation is actually why Trump didn't go to war with Iran in January when the protests were happening and when he promised to send help.

Because I think the briefing from the generals really frightened him and pushed him to build his capabilities up first.

I don't know.

So, Dean, what is the role that

Israel is playing in this situation.

Other allies, perhaps other players in the Middle East.

Is it just the U.S.

and Iran with this stare off here?

What are the others doing?

I mean, I think the main players are definitely the U.S.

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