Global Outlook

  Don ald Trump’s decision to greenlight Israel’s attack on Iran may go down as one of the most catastrophic foreign policy blunders in modern history  — one that could accelerate Tehran’s rush toward a nuclear weapon rather than stop it. The recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and top military leaders, were not just a military operation — they were a calculated move by Benjamin Netanyahu to sabotage ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. Trump, who had positioned himself as a dealmaker, allowed the attack despite months of diplomatic efforts, effectively torching any remaining trust Tehran had in Washington. The U.S. provided Israel with real-time intelligence and weapons, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio even boasting about supplying critical intelligence. But instead of forcing Iran to capitulate, this aggression has only hardened Tehran’s resolve. History shows that when Iran is attacked, it doubles down on its defenses. The Iran-Iraq War, where Sad...