Trump's Iran gamble fraught with risk - at home and abroad
Donald Trump, who returned to the White House promising peace, has instead thrust the U.S. into the heart of the Iran-Israel conflict.
Rather than calming tensions, his leadership now sees the Middle East teetering on the edge of wider war.
In a national address, Trump called the U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites a "spectacular success."
He claimed the strikes could pave the way for lasting peace by halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran downplayed the attack, reporting only minor damage to its Fordo site—raising questions about the true impact.
Flanked by key officials, Trump warned of future, harsher strikes if Iran doesn't stop its nuclear program.
He emphasized the U.S. has "many targets left" and promised swift and skilled action.
However, this escalation could trap the U.S. in a prolonged and dangerous conflict.
The UN Secretary General warned the decision may trigger a "spiral of chaos" in the already volatile region.
Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed retaliation, which could ignite a wider military confrontation.