What Next | Daily News and Analysis Trump Bombed Iran. Are We at War?
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Jun 23, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Gregory Gause, a Middle East expert, and David Faris, a political science professor, analyze the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. They delve into the escalating tension in U.S.-Iran relations and the potential impacts on nuclear development. Key topics include the motivations behind the strikes, the influence of Israeli leadership on U.S. policy, and the political ramifications of these actions. They also explore public sentiment and the complexities of the War Powers Act in shaping presidential military authority.
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Selective U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites
- U.S. strikes targeted deeply buried uranium enrichment plants using specialized bunker-busters. - Damage extent is uncertain, with official statements ranging from obliteration to measured setbacks.
Diplomatic Trust Eroded
- The Iranian regime and the global community view U.S. negotiations as deceptive. - This undermines diplomatic trust and complicates future nuclear agreements.
Potential Iranian Retaliation Modes
- Iran might retaliate by attacking U.S. forces in the Gulf, Iraq, or Syria. - U.S. has declared it will respond proportionally to any Iranian escalation.