Conversely, the Athenians, who feel related to…

Conversely, the Athenians, who feel related to the Ionian Greeks, had wanted not merely to free them but to continue the war in order to provide security to the Greeks in Asia Minor.

As a consequence, Sparta had surrendered the leadership of the ongoing campaign to Athens, which is eager to accept it.

Thus, the Delian League, formed in 477, comes under the military leadership of the Athenians.