Trump Used Two-Week Window to Conceal Iran Strike Plans

President Donald Trump covertly orchestrated a military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites while publicly maintaining a two-week window to decide on military action as a strategic deception. Sources reveal Trump had already committed to the airstrikes days before the public announcement, using the extended timeline to mislead both the media and Iranian officials, thereby preserving the element of surprise. The directive to announce the delay was issued just before a lunch with former adviser Steve Bannon, who was skeptical of US involvement, and was followed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's public statement indicating no final decision had been made. Despite this public ambiguity, Trump was continuously briefed on attack plans and engaged daily with senior national security aides, with the actual strike executed by B-2 stealth bombers on June 21. Following the strikes, Trump claimed significant destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing the deep underground damage, though officials cautioned that the full extent was yet to be confirmed. This coordinated effort underscores Trump's use of misinformation to manage international perception and operational security during the Iran conflict.