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Trump Chooses Military Action Against Iran's Nuclear Threat

4/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump opted for military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons after diplomatic efforts failed.
Columnist Gerard Baker argues that Iran cannot defeat the U.S. and Israel in direct combat and instead seeks to exploit tactical imbalances for strategic gain.
Baker cites the U.S. experience with North Korea to illustrate the dangers of nuclear diplomacy and the consequences of prioritizing conflict avoidance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump opted for military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons after diplomatic efforts failed.
Columnist Gerard Baker argues that Iran cannot defeat the U.S. and Israel in direct combat and instead seeks to exploit tactical imbalances for strategic gain.
Baker cites the U.S. experience with North Korea to illustrate the dangers of nuclear diplomacy and the consequences of prioritizing conflict avoidance.