Key points:
- More than a month ago, the United States launched the first missiles against Iran.
- Since then, the rest of the Western world has not shown clear support for the Trump administration.
- “With Israel, the United States is alone,” explains journalist and writer Dominique Simonnet on LCI.
The American army congratulated itself on Sunday the 5th of April for successfully rescuing the pilot who had been missing in Iran since Friday. He is “seriously injured,” according to Donald Trump. “This is an obvious success for the United States,” analyzes Dominique Simonnet, a writer and journalist specializing in the country.
Shortly after, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted on X, not shy with his praise: “Congratulations, President Trump! All Israelis are thrilled about the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by the courageous soldiers of the United States.”
“Nevertheless, it is clear that with Israel, Americans are alone. Donald Trump continues to show contempt for Europe and allies. And the allies reciprocate,” explains Dominique Simonnet. “For example, some American planes are not allowed to fly over French territory.”
According to the journalist who knows this country at heart, “Donald Trump always has this idea that he does not want alliances and that the United States should fend for themselves, usually with Israel.”
