After the strike on Iran, everything changed: the US turned to Israel

Kevin Roberts, head of the Heritage Foundation, stated that US strikes on Iran have set back its military program by 15–20 years, creating a new strategic reality for Israel. Roberts expressed optimism about US-Israel cooperation and announced his first visit to Israel in October to participate in a conference.

Kevin Roberts, head of the influential American think tank Heritage Foundation, stated that US strikes on Iran have set back its military program by 15–20 years, creating a new strategic reality for Israel. Roberts cited assessments from military experts and expressed hope that the confrontation could be resolved without prolonging the conflict. He also announced his first visit to Israel in October to participate in the National Conservative Conference in Jerusalem, expressing optimism about the prospects for US-Israel cooperation. In the interview, Roberts also addressed the rise of antisemitism in the US after October 7, discussing the expansion of the Heritage Foundation's 'Project Esther' aimed at countering this phenomenon. He noted that antisemitism is particularly noticeable among American leftists but also exists in some right-wing circles. Additionally, Roberts called Israel an example for the US in state policy supporting family, marriage, and birth rates.