‘Even superpowers need allies’: Netanyahu cautions Trump, flags Iran’s growing missile threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that no nation, not even the most powerful, can afford to stand alone in today’s unstable world. In a recent interview, he stressed that “superpowers need allies” and underscored Israel’s role as a crucial partner in confronting shared global threats, particularly Iran’s growing nuclear ambitions.

“America First doesn’t mean America alone, because all countries need allies. Superpowers need allies. China has allies. Russia has allies,” Netanyahu said, emphasising that cooperation among nations remains vital for maintaining strategic strength, security, and technological progress.

The remarks came on October 7, exactly two years after the Hamas attack on Israel, a date that continues to hold deep significance in the country’s recent histo