Post Reports

Will the U.S. bomb Iran?

Jun 18, 2025
Dan Lamothe, a Military affairs reporter for The Washington Post, and investigative reporter Carol Leonnig dive into the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. They discuss President Trump's weighing of military action and the significant implications it poses for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation highlights shifting U.S. military strategies and the potential backlash from a strike on Iran. They also explore the internal divisions within U.S. politics regarding intervention and how this decision could affect Trump's legacy.
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Unique U.S. Target Capability

  • The U.S. might bomb Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, deeply buried in a mountain.
  • Only the U.S. B-2 bomber and its specific 30,000-pound munition can target this hardened site.
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Trump's Personal Iran Conflict

  • Trump's assassination of General Soleimani led to Iranian plots against him.
  • He takes Iran's threats personally, influencing his current stance toward them.
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Military Action Blocks Nuclear Talks

  • Direct U.S. military strikes make nuclear negotiations with Iran nearly impossible.
  • The conflict is approaching a point with little chance for a diplomatic off-ramp.
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