President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate over US involvement in Middle East military operations after his latest social media post pointedly referred to joint US-Israeli strategy against Iran.
Responding to recent escalations, Trump declared, “We are not going to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – at least not for now. We know exactly where the ayatollah is – he is an easy target, but is safe there.”
The use of “we” raised eyebrows, given Trump’s earlier assertions that Israel was acting independently in its campaign against Iran and Palestine. Analysts suggest the shift in language signals deeper US involvement and coordination with Israeli forces than previously admitted.
Trump’s statement comes on the heels of Israel boasting “air superiority” over Iran, a development widely seen as the product of US-backed intelligence and military support. Critics argue that American cooperation allows Israel to take actions against regional adversaries that would be unpopular or controversial if conducted solely by Washington.
The former president’s rhetoric underscores the long-standing suspicion that Israel often acts as a proxy for US interests in the region, particularly when operations risk bending international rules or upsetting public opinion at home.
As tensions continue to rise, Trump’s latest remarks have only fanned the flames of speculation about the real extent of US-Israeli cooperation, and who’s really calling the shots in the Middle East.
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