US Involvement in Israel's Conflict with Iran: A Closer Look at Recent Developments

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After a week of mixed signals, Donald Trump, who has long vowed to steer the US clear of overseas ‘forever wars’, authorises US forces to strike Iran

The United States has officially entered Israel's conflict with Iran, as American warplanes carried out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump made the announcement, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions in the region.

After days of uncertainty about US intervention, Trump confirmed that bombs were dropped on Fordow, a key underground facility in Iran's nuclear program. The strikes targeted two major uranium enrichment centers and a site near Isfahan, where Iran is believed to store enriched uranium.

Despite Trump's previous stance on avoiding overseas conflicts, he authorized US forces to strike Iran's heavily fortified nuclear installations. The objective, according to US and Israeli officials, is to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Multiple B-2 bombers were reportedly involved in the strikes, which took place in the early hours of the morning local time in Iran. The decision to provide Israel with the necessary munitions for the operation was a crucial factor in the US involvement.

Since June 13th, Israel and Iran have been engaged in a series of attacks, with Israel targeting Iranian infrastructure and military leaders. In response, Iran launched missile barrages and expressed willingness to resume negotiations on its nuclear program.

Despite initial efforts to distance the US from the conflict, Trump's rhetoric became increasingly aggressive in the days leading up to the strikes. He made direct threats against Iran's supreme leader and called for Iran's "complete surrender."

Trump's abrupt departure from the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington signaled a shift in US policy towards the Middle East conflict. The decision to intervene militarily marks a significant turning point in the ongoing tensions between Israel, Iran, and the US.



Source: The Irish Times
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