Trump Says U.S. May Join Israeli Strikes on Iran: “I May Do It, I May Not”
What Trump Said Away from his usual political rhetoric, Trump told reporters on June 17, 2025: “I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do,”when asked about the possibility of the U.S. joining Israeli bombing missions in Iran . Military Buildup & Strategic Ambiguity While no formal decision has been made, the U.S. has moved fighter jets, bomber aircraft, and aerial refueling assets closer to the region . Reports mention consideration of using bunker-buster bombs on strategic sites like Fordow and supporting Israeli air operations—along with refueling support . Diplomatic vs. Military Signals Despite tough talk—calling for Iran's “unconditional surrender” and refusing to kill Iran's Supreme Leader “for now”—Trump also emphasized that diplomatic options remain open. This stance continues his “maximum-pressure” strategy: economic sanctions backed by credible military threats. Global & […]