Trump Hesitates Joining Israel Iran Strikes Over Libya-Style Collapse Fears

President Donald Trump is cautiously delaying a decision on whether to join Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, expressing concern about the potential for Iran to become "another Libya" if its regime collapses. This hesitation stems from fears that a U.S.-led intervention could lead to chaos and civil war similar to Libya's post-Gaddafi disintegration after NATO-backed regime change. Despite pressure from Israeli leaders and his own cabinet, Trump is weighing the risks of escalation and regional instability against the possible benefits of a limited strike. The Pentagon has noted that even powerful bunker-busting bombs may be insufficient to destroy Iran's deeply buried enrichment sites without resorting to nuclear options, which adds to the complexity of the decision. Trump has emphasized the possibility of diplomacy within the next two weeks, while European leaders plan talks with Iran, reflecting a cautious approach amid rising tensions and ongoing Israeli-Iranian exchanges. The president’s stance highlights a strategic calculation to avoid regime change that could provoke wider conflict or empower a more dangerous successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei.