Diplomatic Solutions Needed as Trump Fails to Obliterate Iran's Nuclear Facilities

President Trump's immature and disconnected response following U.S. air strikes on Iran has sparked significant debate. He claimed, “Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. ... Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,' and hopefully, there will be no further HATE.” Ignoring the flawed assumption that bombings can create peace, the use of "Obliteration" is misleading. Assessments post-strike vary from “enormous damage” to claims of minimal impact by Iran. Notably, while strikes damaged facilities like Natanz, Iran retains the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons. Experts emphasize that without touching secret sites or stockpiles, this attack may pose temporary setbacks rather than definitive solutions. Consequently, the potential for Iranian retaliation looms large, underscoring the necessity for diplomacy over military force in addressing this complex conflict.