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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/opinion/iran-war-israel-us-allies.html
For Once, We Fight with an Equal Ally
(New York Times) Bret Stephens - The idea that crippling Iran's capacity to threaten its neighbors is some sort of purely Israeli interest is belied by every Iranian missile or drone that falls on Dubai, Doha, Manama or Riyadh, not to mention U.S. and NATO military bases in the region. In Oct. 2024, Kamala Harris called Iran our "greatest adversary," adding that one of her "highest priorities" as president would be to ensure that Iran never became a nuclear power. What is true is that the U.S. is going to war with Israel, not for it. That's something many Americans want: an ally that pulls its weight, shares the risk and contributes meaningfully to victory. This may be the first time since the Second World War that Washington has had an equal partner with which to share the burdens of war. Israel, population 10 million, is behaving as an equal partner to America, population 342 million, in a war that the elected leadership of both countries believe is in their respective national interests. Whatever else that is, it isn't the tail wagging the dog.