As Iran fires back, the question looms: How readily will the US come to Israel’s defense this time? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Schumer: U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and defense ‘must be ironclad’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stood strongly behind Israel in his first public comments on its strikes on Iran and its nuclear program on Friday afternoon —a response that was notably more forceful in its support for Israel than those of many prominent members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. “The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and defense must be ironclad as they prepare for Iran’s response,” Schumer said in a stat…

Will the US come to Israel’s defense as Iran retaliates for attack?

How will the U.S. respond as Iran retaliates against Israel for attacking its nuclear program and military leaders?

As Iran fires back, the question looms: How readily will the US come to Israel’s defense this time? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The last time Israel hit Iranian targets, in October 2024, the White House expressed understanding and conveyed that the attack had been coordinated. This time, the statement issued by the U.S. secretary of state in the immediate aftermath of the attacks smacked of distancing. “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran,” Marco Rubio said late Thursday in a statement. “We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is …

As Iran Fires Back, the Question Looms: How Readily Will the US Come to Israel’s Defense This Time?

An Iranian retaliation poses a test for the Trump White House’s appetite to act on Israel’s behalf.