America backs Israel decisively as Iran’s nuclear ambitions endanger civilizations and Islamist terror faces extinction.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Institute for National Security Studies, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee made clear that Iran remains a central national security threat for Washington, stressing that Donald Trump has been unequivocal: Iran will never be allowed a nuclear weapon.
While decisions on military escalation rest with the White House, Huckabee emphasized that the President’s message has been unwavering—even after recent regional conflict. “Iran is never going to enrich uranium,” he said, noting that Tehran appeared to take U.S. warnings seriously only after American B-2 bombers struck Fordow, a signal of resolve not just to Iran, but to the world.
Huckabee warned that Iran’s attempts to rebuild and harden its nuclear infrastructure threaten far more than Israel or the United States. The danger, he said, extends across Europe, exposing the complacency of those who still underestimate Tehran’s ambitions. Iran has openly threatened Israel and America for decades—Israel as the “appetizer,” with the U.S. as the ultimate target.
Addressing the surge in global antisemitism, Huckabee highlighted President Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to combat antisemitism as proof of seriousness. He condemned slogans like “from the river to the sea,” calling them explicit calls for Israel’s destruction—including Judea and Samaria and the rest of the Jewish state.
On defense ties, Huckabee reaffirmed America’s legal commitment to Israel’s qualitative military edge, expressing optimism about renewing the next 10-year Memorandum of Understanding. He also underscored mutual benefits of cooperation, citing Israel’s real-world operational use of advanced U.S. systems.
Regarding Gaza, Huckabee aligned firmly with Israel’s position: Hamas must be dismantled, disarmed, and stripped of any governing future. Reconstruction, he said, is impossible while terrorists remain armed. On the northern front, he acknowledged challenges posed by Hezbollah and Iranian backing, stressing Israel cannot afford premature disengagement.
The message was unmistakable: Israel stands on the frontline of a global civilizational struggle, and under Trump, America is no longer ambiguous. Iran’s nuclear path is blocked. Terror has no future. And Israel’s security remains non-negotiable.
