As we await more details about the success of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran, I have gathered some initial thoughts.

– President Trump was not bluffing. He has been quite clear throughout his political career that Iran should not be able to obtain nuclear weapons and more recently he warned them against executing political protesters. He said he would be willing to negotiate, but that if Iran was not serious, he would order an overwhelming military attack. He did give diplomacy a chance, but ultimately, he was not willing to simply put a fresh coat of paint on Obama’s disastrous nuclear deal; he wanted serious indications that Iran was committing to giving up its quest for a nuclear weapon. When it was clear they were not, he followed through on his threat. Many past presidents have said that “all options are on the table” with regard to Iran. Trump meant it. 

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