Why did the US strike Iran?
Asked 12 days ago
Answer
The US struck Iran due to a shift in policy toward a zero-enrichment stance on Iran's nuclear program, aligning with Israel's position. President Trump lost faith in Iran's willingness to negotiate earnestly and believed that diplomatic efforts were not progressing, leading to frustration. The strikes targeted Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities after Iran refused to accept the maximalist condition of zero enrichment. The US characterized the strikes as a military success and warned Iran against retaliation, emphasizing that further escalation would be met with greater force.
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President Trump shifted US policy to demand zero enrichment in Iran's nuclear program, aligning with Israel's position. He lost faith that Iran was negotiating earnestly and, frustrated by the lack of progress, ordered strikes after Iran refused to accept the zero-enrichment condition.