Prof. Dr. Joachim Weber at n‑tv: Israel Does the Dirty Work – US Forms the Threat Posture Prof. Dr. Joachim Weber at n‑tv: Israel Does the Dirty Work – US Forms the Threat Posture

In a 4-minute segment titled “Weber on the Iran conflict” aired on n‑tv on June 17, 2025, Prof. Dr. Joachim Weber—security expert at the University of Bonn and Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS)—covers the strategic division of roles between Israel and the United States in the ongoing Middle East crisis. He describes how Israel undertakes the direct military action—or “dirty work”—against Iran, while the U.S. creates a supportive deterrent backdrop. This reflects a tacit coordination: Israel acts overtly, as Washington maintains strategic ambiguity from behind the scenes. Weber warns, however, that a direct U.S. intervention cannot be ruled out, raising the prospect of rapid escalation. He cautions that unless there’s strategic clarity and coherent diplomatic guidance, this dynamic risks spiraling into a broader regional conflagration. His conclusion stresses the importance of balanced military and diplomatic engagement to prevent unintended consequences and stabilize the situation.