Netanyahu's Iranian Strikes: A Tactical Move to Entangle the U.S. in War

Donald Trump was initially hesitant about an Israeli strike on Iran, but Benjamin Netanyahu moved forward with air assaults, escalating tensions in the Middle East—a scenario Netanyahu appeared to favor. In a significant military operation, Israeli forces deployed hundreds of warplanes, targeting nuclear sites, obliterating command centers, and eliminating prominent Iranian figures. Although initial damage seems constrained, reports indicate this may be merely the preliminary phase of a comprehensive Israeli campaign. Inevitably, Iranian retaliation has begun, with drone strikes targeting Tel Aviv. Just one day prior, Trump had voiced his opposition to Israel's assault, asserting that his administration was nearing a crucial agreement to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ironically, he previously dismantled the Iran nuclear accord in 2018 and imposed harsh sanctions. Yet, hours before the strikes, he indicated a possible upside, suggesting an attack might force Iran to concede to U.S. demands. Despite his public stance, some sources claim Trump approved the act privately. By Friday morning, he fully aligned with Netanyahu's actions, commenting on his Truth social media platform: “I gave Iran a chance to make a deal…”