Israel has played a pivotal role in countering threats from Iran and its proxies, significantly enhancing the security posture of the United States and its allies in the Middle East. Recent Israeli air force operations in 2024 and 2025 devastated Iran's military capabilities, paving the way for successful United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and diminishing Iran's influence in regional conflicts.

Israeli actions have also weakened Iran's proxies, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, leading to shifts in regional alliances and undermining adversaries like the Assad regime in Syria and Russian military presence. These developments have bolstered United States dominance in the region and protected pro-United States Arab regimes from destabilization.

Historically, Israel's military successes and innovations have inspired United States tactics and counter-terrorism efforts, while also contributing to strategic realignments, such as Egypt's shift from Soviet to United States alignment. Israel's role as a technological innovator and intelligence source further strengthens its value as a United States ally, providing economic, military, and strategic benefits without requiring a direct United States military presence.