Israel and Iran: A Dangerous Rivalry - Softcover

Israel and Iran have come to view each other as direct regional rivals. The two countries are not natural rivals; they have shared geopolitical interests, which led to years of cooperation both before and after the 1979 Islamic revolution. But their rivalry has intensified recently, particularly with the rise of fundamentalist leaders in Iran and the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran posing grave strategic and ideological challenges to Israel.

Once de facto allies, Israel and Iran have come to view each other as regional rivals over the past decade, increasing the risks for direct military conflict that could have serious implications for U.S. regional interests.