It would appear that one man was allowed to turn an alliance into a hostage situation. So I guess all bets are off. And again, this is not about getting close to Iran. It's about not having your "ally" try to dictate all critical aspects of your existence.

You wouldn't want your friends overriding you on what to eat, what you drink, where you sleep, and who you talk to, would you? You'd question the nature and value of that friendship.