Trump, Netanyahu Aligned in Coordinated Iran Nuclear Strikes

Recent coordinated military actions against Iran's nuclear sites reveal a close strategic alignment between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli officials played a critical role in persuading President Trump to expand U.S. airstrikes beyond the initially targeted Fordow facility to include Natanz and Isfahan, with the U.S. strikes complementing Israel's prior campaigns. A former Israeli intelligence officer claimed the Iranian missile retaliation was pre-coordinated with Qatar and conducted with the Trump administration's knowledge as a controlled response to avoid escalation. Trump publicly praised Netanyahu, emphasizing their teamwork to counter Iran's nuclear threat, a marked shift from their previously contentious relationship. However, Trump's executive action to launch strikes on Iran without prior congressional approval sparked bipartisan criticism over constitutional concerns. Despite tensions, the strikes signify a joint effort by the U.S. and Israel to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities while attempting to manage regional escalation diplomatically.