The Biden administration's focus on 'de-escalation' is hindering Israel's fight against Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, weakening Israel's self-defense. The US repeatedly denies involvement in Israeli military operations and emphasizes the need for de-escalation. However, this approach ignores Iran's revolutionary and genocidal ambitions and fails to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat. Israel recognizes the need for escalation in order to counter Iran's hegemonic march across the region and protect itself from an Iranian 'ring of fire.' The US should enhance its firepower and support its allies instead of pursuing de-escalation.