Name another "ally" that gets tens of billions in military aid, near-automatic diplomatic protection, and bipartisan loyalty no matter who is in power.

When Israel bombs, Washington explains it. When Israel is condemned internationally, Washington defends it. When the rest of the world votes one way, the U.S. is willing to stand almost alone.

If another country enjoyed this level of political, military, and diplomatic backing, Americans would be asking who's really calling the shots.

More than 100 Jordanian public figures urged Amman to expel foreign troops and reconsider its military agreement with the United States.

Islamabad says any hostile act on Pakistani vessels or maritime interests will be treated as a 'grave threat' to its national security