Donald Trump has taken a drastic step that he himself warned against: plunging the U.S. into another Middle Eastern war. The massive attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities marks the most aggressive military action of his presidency and one of the tensest moments in the 46-year U.S.-Iran standoff. Despite his boasts, the reality of whether Operation Midnight Hammer truly destroyed Iran’s nuclear ambitions is far more complex. On Sunday, Trump claimed the ‘key Iranian nuclear installations were wiped out,’ emphasizing the success of an ‘extraordinarily successful strike.’ During a press briefing, Trump was seen wearing his iconic red ‘Make America Great Again’ cap, flanked by top officials. Bombardier B-2 bombers violated Iranian airspace, dropping six bunker-buster bombs on the underground Fordo facility, while American submarines fired Tomahawk cruise missiles at targets in Isfahan and Natanz. While Trump highlights American military superiority, questions multiply about whether the strikes genuinely eliminated Iran’s nuclear arsenal as claimed. Political repercussions in the U.S. are already intense, with Republicans praising Trump’s decisiveness but some conservatives fearing he’s leading MAGA into uncharted territory. Meanwhile, Iran retains several retaliatory options, from attacking U.S. bases to closing the Strait of Hormuz. The critical question now revolves around what remains of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and whether this operation might paradoxically accelerate its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Trump Drops Regime Change ‘Bomb’ on Iran: After MAGA Comes MIGA
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