Trump's Gamble: The U.S. Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a bold step by approving airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, marking a departure from his earlier promises to avoid military entanglements. Coordinating with Israel, Trump's decision has provoked widespread analysis and concern about potential retaliation by Tehran.

The strikes, targeting fortified Iranian sites, signify a major escalation in U.S. foreign policy under Trump. While the U.S. administration boasts of the operation's success, experts caution that such a move risks further destabilizing an already volatile region, potentially drawing the U.S. into lengthy conflict.

Trump's actions contradict his earlier pledges to disengage from foreign wars, thereby testing his political slogan 'peace through strength.' As global geopolitical tensions rise, the repercussions of these strikes will be closely watched both within the U.S. and by the international community.

(With inputs from agencies.)