Mearsheimer: US-Israel alliance, not Iran, destabilizing Mideast

Prominent political scientist John Mearsheimer has sharply criticized the US-Israel partnership, calling it the chief source of instability in the Middle East. He dismissed claims that Iran is the region’s primary destabilizer, labeling such assertions as myths perpetuated by Washington and Tel Aviv. Instead, Mearsheimer pointed to what he described as Israel’s 'highly aggressive' posture, heavily backed by US support, as the real driver of unrest. Mearsheimer also challenged views on American d