Netanyahu Cautions Trump, Highlights Iran Missile Program: ‘Superpowers Need Allies’

Netanyahu Stresses Alliances, Flags Iran Missile Threat to US.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that even the world’s strongest nations cannot stand alone in an increasingly volatile global landscape, asserting that “superpowers need allies”. He emphasized that Israel remains a key partner in addressing shared threats, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Speaking in an interview on October 7 — marking two years since the Hamas attacks on Israel — Netanyahu highlighted the importance of alliances for security, intelligence-sharing, and technological advancement. “America First doesn’t mean America alone. All countries need allies. Superpowers need allies. China has allies. Russia has allies,” he said, stressing that strategic cooperation is crucial to maintaining an edge.

Describing Israel as a “fighting ally that pulls its weight,” Netanyahu noted that his country has consistently defended itself without relying on foreign troops. “We don’t ask for Americans to bring boots on the ground. We’ve done the job of defending ourselves pretty well over the last 77 years,” he said.

Turning to Iran, Netanyahu warned that Tehran’s efforts to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads pose a direct threat to the United States. “Iran is developing ballistic missiles with an 8,000-kilometre range. Add another 3,000 kilometres, and they’ve got under their atomic guns New York City, Washington, Boston, Miami, Mar-a-Lago,” he said.

Netanyahu praised former US President Donald Trump for what he described as a decisive and careful approach in countering Iran’s nuclear program without triggering a wider regional conflict. “We had exactly the right alliance, shared the labor, and achieved this neutralization of Iran, which could have blackmailed every American city,” he said.

The remarks come amid renewed tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities, as the United States continues diplomatic and economic efforts to curb Tehran’s weapons program.