The Take After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next?
Jun 23, 2025
Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, Akbar Shahid Ahmed, sheds light on the U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the ensuing geopolitical turmoil. He dives into the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear deal and the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, raising alarms about the risk of a regional war. The discussion also tackles the legal implications of Trump's actions, contrasting isolationist and interventionist views, and the potential shifts in power dynamics as younger lawmakers challenge traditional military authority.
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Trump's Covert Iran Strikes
- Donald Trump covertly ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear sites using diversion tactics and direct flights from Missouri.
- The strikes lasted about 20 minutes, targeting key uranium enrichment facilities to limit Iran's nuclear program progress.
Trump's Shift From Diplomacy to Military
- Trump broke from previous diplomacy by tearing up the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, causing Iran's enrichment levels to rise.
- He now seeks a new deal but advisors urged military action as a method to push diplomacy forward, a strategy doubted by most experts.
High Risk of Escalation With Iran
- The risk of an uncontrollable spiral of violence between the U.S. and Iran is high due to mutual distrust and volatile conditions.
- For any chance of peace, the U.S. must clarify it seeks negotiation, not regime change, to rebuild trust with Tehran.