Trump faces tough call on Iran

President Donald Trump is grappling with a major decision: Should the U.S. join Israel’s military strikes against Iran? This choice is a big deal for a president who has promised to pull America out of long, messy wars in the Middle East. The situation is tense, and Trump must decide whether to act militarily or keep pushing for a peaceful solution.

One option is for the U.S. to use powerful “bunker-buster” bombs to hit Iran’s deeply buried Fordow nuclear site, which Israel’s weapons can’t reach. U.S. officials say stopping Iran’s nuclear program is Trump’s main goal, as the West believes Iran is working toward a nuclear weapon. Another path is diplomacy. There’s talk of a possible meeting between Trump’s negotiator, Steve Witkoff, and Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, to work out a deal.

Time is tight. U.S. officials say the next day or two will be critical in deciding whether talks can avoid war. Israel has been striking Iran for days, hoping to weaken its nuclear program, and is asking for U.S. help. Meanwhile, Trump’s supporters are split. Some want him to avoid war and focus on issues like border security, while others back a strong response to Iran. Trump’s past decision to abandon a nuclear deal with Iran has made this crisis trickier. Now, he must weigh the risks of war against the chance of a diplomatic win, all while pressure builds from allies and his own base.