Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war

In a statement published on March 20, 2026, Trita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, asserted that then US President Donald Trump should prevent Israel from dictating the course of a potential war with Iran. Parsi's argument centers on the belief that the United States should maintain control over its foreign policy decisions regarding Iran, rather than allowing another nation to influence them. The statement also highlights the need for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iran to cultivate a peaceful coexistence. The context suggests rising tensions and the potential for military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran as the impetus for Parsi's recommendation. The Quincy Institute advocates for diplomacy and restraint in foreign policy.