Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war

Trita Parsi argues that President Trump should reassert American control over US policy toward Iran rather than allowing Israel to dictate the direction of any potential conflict. Parsi, a foreign policy analyst, suggests the current dynamic gives Israel disproportionate influence over decisions that affect broader American interests in the Middle East. The commentary reflects concerns among some policy experts that close US-Israel coordination on Iran could lock the Trump administration into a more aggressive posture than it might otherwise choose. This debate underscores the tension between coordinating with a key regional ally and maintaining independent strategic decision-making, a question Trump must navigate as he manages relationships in the volatile Middle East.