From Tel Aviv With No Apologies: Why America Must Arm the Only Ally That Dares to Stop Iran

 

 When Iran says ‘Death to America,’ Israel hears it loud and clear. So why is Washington hesitating while Jerusalem’s already saving both our skins? In plain English, Israel is the firewall between America and Armageddon. Tear it down, and Iran’s mushroom cloud won’t stop in Tel Aviv—it’ll rise over Times Square. 

They say when a snake hisses long enough, it’s only a matter of time before it strikes. And right now, Iran isn’t just hissing—it’s lunging. But this time, it’s Israel holding the shield, and America better grab a sword. Israel’s mission is not just about protecting its own backyard; it’s about stopping an enemy that already has America’s name written on every warhead. Iran’s leadership isn’t shy about what they want. They chant “Death to America” in the streets and burn American flags like it’s a ritual. And it’s not just empty threats—Iran-backed groups have launched real attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East, killing American soldiers. So I ask again: what are we waiting for?

Israel is doing what any sane country would do—taking out the threat before it becomes unstoppable. Their main targets? Iran’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missile program. And so far, Israel isn’t just poking around; they’re dismantling the beast piece by piece. Within 12 hours of launching their operation, Israel had full control of the skies over Iran. That’s not small talk. That’s military dominance. Their strategy mirrors the exact tactics the United States uses—air superiority first, then strategic targeting.

Israel’s success didn’t come overnight. Back in October, they launched a strike that wiped out a major chunk of Iran’s air defenses. That earlier attack laid the groundwork for what’s happening now. This time, they went further—they took out Russia-supplied S-300 and S-400 systems, plus Iran’s four types of surface-to-air missiles. Iran expected this. They had their defenses on fast-forward. But that didn’t stop Israel. One by one, those missile systems were knocked out. That’s how you handle a threat: eliminate it before it eliminates you.

Still, Iran hasn’t stopped firing rockets and missiles into Israel. And these aren’t random attacks. Iran has an estimated 2,000 ballistic missiles. Back in October, they launched 200, and 40 of them actually penetrated defenses. Let that sink in—40 missiles got through. And while they mostly hit desert air force bases and the Mossad headquarters, imagine what would happen if 400 missiles were launched at once. Or 1,000. Iran’s leader already gave that order—to fire 1,000 missiles in the air at one time. If that happens, not even the best missile defense systems can handle it all. Israel knows it. And if we’re honest, America knows it too.

Let’s talk about those defense systems. Iron Dome? It’s great for short-range rockets. David’s Sling? That’s for middle-range threats. But when hundreds of long-range ballistic missiles rain down at once, it overwhelms systems like Arrow, Aegis at sea, or even U.S. THAAD batteries. And that’s the nightmare Israel is trying to prevent—a coordinated missile attack that wipes out cities.

Iran’s nuclear infrastructure isn’t sitting in one easy-to-hit location. It’s spread across at least 12 sites, and those aren’t tents in the desert. These are fortified, deeply buried bunkers. Take Fordow, for example—it’s half a mile underground, with walls two to three feet thick. That’s not something you can destroy with regular bombs. Israel needs help. Specifically, they need the MOP—Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a 30,000-pound bunker buster. And only the U.S. B-2 bomber can deliver it. That’s where America must come in—not as a firefighter rushing in after the blaze, but as a partner helping put out the flames before they ignite the whole region.

And for those who say helping Israel will drag America into a long war—think again. Iran’s military looks big on paper, but it’s a hollow shell. Their navy barely exists. Their air force is ancient—1970s vintage. Their army? Poorly trained, poorly equipped, and poorly led. They haven’t even dared to launch an airstrike against Israeli fighter jets. Why? Because they know they’ll lose. And losing this fight means losing their regime. Iran’s leaders may be hateful, but they’re not suicidal. They don’t want to go toe-to-toe with the U.S. or Israel in open war. That’s why they hide behind proxies. That’s why they sneak and scheme. But a coward with a nuclear weapon is still deadly—and more dangerous than a brave enemy.

Iran isn’t like other nuclear-armed nations. Russia, China, even North Korea—they use their nukes to bargain, to bluff, to scare. But Iran? Iran will use it. Not by launching it from Tehran, but by handing it off to one of its terror proxies. Imagine Hezbollah with a dirty bomb. Imagine Hamas with a tactical nuke. That’s not fantasy—it’s a future we’re sprinting toward if we let Iran finish its nuclear program.

So here’s the truth: this is America’s fight, too. Iran’s goal has never been just Israel. They want to destroy the West. America is the “Great Satan” in their eyes. Their attacks on U.S. bases, their propaganda, their partnerships with other anti-American regimes—it all points to one conclusion: if they can strike us, they will. Helping Israel take down Iran’s nuclear enterprise is not a favor. It’s not charity. It’s national security.

Some skeptics argue that helping Israel finish this fight will cost us politically, economically, or militarily. But doing nothing? That will cost us cities. That will cost us soldiers. That will cost us time we don’t have. If we delay now, we’ll pay later—in blood.

We are only three days into this campaign. The nuclear sites, the missile factories, the storage depots—they’re still standing in many places. This is the beginning of a longer effort. But it’s not endless. If America steps in with the right tools, the right intelligence, and the right resolve, we can end this before it begins. Israel has taken the lead. It’s time for us to back them up—not just with words, but with action.

Because let’s face it—this isn’t just Israel’s battle. It’s our own reflection in a cracked mirror. Iran’s fire is already spreading, and if we let it burn through Tel Aviv, it won’t stop until it scorches New York.

And to those still wondering whether America should help: keep wondering—until the day a mushroom cloud answers for you.