Oh No! Bibi Didn't...

Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership.  The United States provides Israel nearly $4 billion in military aid per year.  One might think that would provide leverage for a U.S. President.  

Iranians will be looking for clues as to which countries provided the weaponry for the attacks.  Iran knows the lengths Israel will go to inflict suffering.   

The world is tired of leaders using violence to get their way.  It's so far beyond problem solving to be deeply disturbing.

Trump II will celebrate the U.S.'s ability to make war with his upcoming military parade.  His Defense Chief warned on China days ago.  Possible headfake?  NYT reported:

No word on what steps the U.S. is taking to protect Israel from counterstrikes.

Was there no artful deal in play?

The daylight between Trump and Netanyahu will be seen in how the two militaries coordinate and support one another, as well as the two state departments.  

The U.S. has long treated Israel as its 51st state.  We'll see if that continues.

Update 3-13-25:  Axios reported:

USA Today reported:

The U.S. military has helped shoot down Iranian missiles headed for Israel.  

President Trump on June 13 celebrated the strikes as a way to force Iran into accepting his terms in a nuclear deal, noting the attacks were carried out with American-made weapons.

Update 6-15-25:  The United Nations met in emergency session regarding Israel's attack on Iran and Iranian counterstrikes.

It was interesting to hear the Red and Blue political class parse Israel's attack on Iran, painting the U.S. as the impartial body for Iran to do a deal with to "save what remains" of their country.  Israel-Bad Cop, U.S.-Good cop.  Both are working to get what they need for a conviction, ethical or not (by any means possible).

Trump called Israel's attacks "excellent" and "very successful."  He also revealed he knew the date of the attack and bragged about U.S. weapons used by Israel.

Trump believes he is not properly recognized for his "savage whims."

People in Gaza and Iran understand the consequences of Trump's actions.  Many of those are no longer living.  This Trump knows, as he "knows everything."

Update 6-17-25:   Trump is now aligned as a Western interventionist in the Middle East, something he swore off in Saudi Arabia.  Trump's mouth moves and people see the lie.  It could be new or his words could reveal a past fib.

Someone take away his tank keys.

Update 6-18-25:  Jesse wrote:

When you brazenly break a truce, and with a snicker kill your negotiating partners, this is a very special brand of diplomacy. 

At some point the situation will escalate, because the more powerful side has no desire for peace. 

They are driven by a lust for possessions, and the power to impose broad and uninhibited subjugation.