Shibley Telhami

“There was a perception, certainly among Democrats but initially young Republicans, that this was a war that Israel had dragged the US into,”

Shibley Telhami · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Telhami explains American public perception regarding US involvement in the war on Iran.

“The issue of Israel has risen in public priorities, as it is now not just a foreign policy issue but also a pocketbook and core values issue.”

Shibley Telhami · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Telhami analyzes the shift in how the American public views issues related to Israel.

“The economic cost of the war is becoming a key issue for many,”

Shibley Telhami · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Telhami comments on how the economic impact of the war on Iran is affecting US public opinion.