Inside Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran

President Was Aided by Political and Military Ruses

When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission.

Iran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow

Israel Pounds Tehran Amid Growing Calls for De-Escalation

Israel said it had targeted a paramilitary headquarters and a notorious prison in Tehran, along with access routes to the Fordo nuclear site. The strikes came as Iran’s foreign minister met with a key ally, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.