According to foreign media reports today, Israel has requested that the United States join in the strike on Iran. Israel has officially requested military support from the United States for its actions against Iran, especially requesting assistance from the U.S. in striking underground nuclear facilities such as the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP). Why is this? Because Fordow is deeply hidden inside a mountain and the Israeli Air Force does not have enough firepower to destroy it. Only the U.S. possesses the Massive Ordnance Penetrator GBU-57A/B - a bunker-buster weapon specifically designed for such tasks. This weapon weighs 30,000 pounds. If the U.S. agrees, it would not only be supporting Israel but would also be directly involved itself. Israel's request for U.S. involvement in the strike on Iran contrasts sharply with previous U.S. claims of non-participation, exposing the complexity of U.S.-Israeli relations and the volatility of America's Middle Eastern strategy. Previously, the U.S. had claimed not to participate in Israel's military action against Iran, but now may change its stance. The U.S. has been entrenched in the Middle East for many years, and the lessons from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars are still vivid. Rushing into military conflict with Iran could very likely drag the U.S. into a long-term war, resulting in massive casualties and financial burdens, exacerbating domestic anti-war sentiment and social conflicts. On the other hand, Iran has extensive influence in the Middle East and its military counterattack capabilities cannot be underestimated. The U.S. fears that direct intervention will provoke strong retaliation from Iran and its allies, leading to a complete loss of control over the Middle Eastern situation, and even threatening U.S. energy interests and its ally system in the region. Israel's request highlights the contradiction between its military capabilities and strategic goals. Faced with Iran's underground nuclear facilities, Israel's current military means are insufficient to achieve effective strikes, and can only rely on U.S. military support. This also reflects Israel's extreme concern about Iran's nuclear program and its urgent desire to weaken opponents through military means in regional games. At the same time, Israel knows that the U.S. is its strongest support in the Middle East and is attempting to force the U.S. to change its position through political pressure and public opinion hype, providing "endorsement" for its own military adventurism. The existence of a powerful pro-Israeli faction within the U.S. may influence Trump's administration's decisions, making Israel believe there is a possibility of U.S. participation in the strike. If the U.S. ultimately agrees to Israel's request, it will completely break its previous commitments, exposing the hypocrisy and unreliability of U.S. diplomatic statements. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834956685354248/ Statement: This article represents the views of the author alone.