Trump Orders Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Regional Tensions

President Donald Trump authorized a surprise bombing campaign against Iran's nuclear facilities, employing a strategic deception involving false public warnings and complex bomber maneuvers to maintain tactical surprise. The attacks, which followed an ongoing Israeli bombing campaign, have been widely condemned as illegal under the 1971 War Powers Act, as Congress was not consulted despite the absence of an imminent attack on the United States. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as a grave crime and a serious blow to international peace, vowing to defend Iran by all necessary means and seeking support from Russia. The US strikes have triggered fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict, with critics warning that Trump's actions risk escalating hostilities into a potentially devastating war. Despite reservations expressed by some MAGA figures and public opposition, Trump's evangelical and Christian nationalist supporters remain a vocal constituency backing aggressive military action against Iran. This military escalation contrasts with Trump's initial campaign promises to be a peacemaker and has drawn comparisons to the 2003 Iraq invasion, raising concerns about a protracted and costly conflict.