Diplomatic Crossroads: The United States' Response to the Israel-Iran Crisis
In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, its most significant military action against Iran in decades, targeting nuclear facilities and eliminating key Iranian military leadership. This unprecedented strike placed the Trump administration in a precarious position, caught between supporting a longstanding ally and salvaging months of delicate nuclear negotiations with Tehran. The timing of the attack—coinciding with the expiration of President Trump's 60-day ultimatum to Iran—has created a perfect diplomatic storm that threatens to reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics and American foreign policy for years to come.
