Iran War Air Campaign: U.S. and Israeli Fly as Equals

President Trump has rightly underscored America’s decisive role in the joint air campaign against Iran. But the operational reality is even more striking: The United States and Israel are flying as equal partners in this fight.

This is not symbolic parity. It is battlefield parity. The operation — “Epic Fury” on the American side and “Roaring Lion” for Israel — reflects a mature strategic partnership in which the two militaries are sharing burdens, risks, and operational responsibility at unprecedented levels. That symmetry underscores a larger truth: Israel has emerged as the preeminent military power in the Middle East at precisely the moment when successive U.S. presidents have sought to reduce America’s permanent footprint in the region. President Trump has found the right partner.

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Mark Dubowitz

Mark Dubowitz is the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

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President Trump has rightly underscored America’s decisive role in the joint air campaign against Iran. But the operational reality is even more striking: The United States and Israel are flying as equal partners in this fight.

This is not symbolic parity. It is battlefield parity. The operation — “Epic Fury” on the American side and “Roaring Lion” for Israel — reflects a mature strategic partnership in which the two militaries are sharing burdens, risks, and operational responsibility at unprecedented levels. That symmetry underscores a larger truth: Israel has emerged as the preeminent military power in the Middle East at precisely the moment when successive U.S. presidents have sought to reduce America’s permanent footprint in the region. President Trump has found the right partner.