Is Trump's Iran war aimed at dividing and weakening the Muslim world?

Mar 16, 2026 | 17:43 IST

A protest against the US-Israel war on Iran

Critics say this is exactly what America and Israel want: a more vulnerable Muslim "street" that is easy to manipulate

With the ultimate aim of US President Donald Trump's war against Iran continuing to be shrouded in mystery, questions are beginning to be asked if it is really meant only to defang Tehran, or is it part of a broader US-Israel agenda to further divide and weaken the Muslim world?

For, that is how the Arab-Gulf region is likely to end up as it continues to bear the brunt of Iran's retaliatory attacks while "Operation Epic Fury" grinds on with no early end in sight.

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Is Trump's Iran war aimed at dividing and weakening the Muslim world?

Critics say this is exactly what America and Israel want: a more vulnerable Muslim "street" that is easy to manipulate

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Is Trump's Iran war aimed at dividing and weakening the Muslim world?

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