The US should treat Israel as an asset, not a liability

Following the breakdown of a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8 and a subsequent memorandum of understanding on June 17, military action has resumed between the United States and Iran. The U.S. announced the ceasefire was "over" on July 8 after Iran repeatedly violated agreements, including attacking commercial ships in the Gulf. President Trump reinstated a naval blockade on July 13 and declared the U.S. would control the Strait of Hormuz, charging a 20% fee on cargo. The article argues that the Trump administration should leverage Israel's military capabilities as an asset, rather than a liability, to resume coordinated strikes against Iranian military targets. This strategy aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, protect U.S. interests, and compel Tehran to accept limitations on its nuclear and regional ambitions, building on the "unprecedented" cooperation seen in initial successful joint operations.