If someone had tried to kill you, would you remember it?
For both Donald Trump and Israel, the answer is a resounding yes.
Last August, under President Joe Biden, federal prosecutors in New York charged Farhad Shakkari, who was born in Afghanistan, with conspiracy to assassinate Trump.
Currently, it’s believed Shakkari is in Iran.
He was allegedly assigned to kill Trump both prior to and following last year’s election.
For Trump, this is a lifelong threat posed by the Iranian regime.
It’s worth noting that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has hinted at using social media to outline ominous plots against Trump.
A bizarre video recently emerged showing an imagined assassination of Trump, set on a golf course.
Israel also faces similar threats.
Ever since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, both “moderate” and extremist Iranian leaders have expressed intentions to wipe out the Israeli state and harm the United States.
Israel’s proximity to Iran makes the threat even more acute for them than for the US.
It’s crucial that Israel takes these threats seriously.
Most expert opinions converge on one point: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
This is partly because Iran has made clear intentions to use them.
Secondly, if Iran succeeds in going nuclear, other Middle Eastern nations will likely follow suit.
And let’s be honest: such a scenario could lead to catastrophic consequences in an already volatile region.
But what can really be done to prevent this?
The Nuclear Threshold
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently stated that Iran is on the verge of acquiring enough enriched uranium to develop around 10 nuclear weapons.
In response, Israel, acting on its intelligence, initiated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last week.
This was an action many countries have hesitated to take.
And, interestingly enough, it’s something that many countries have wanted as well.
For decades, democracies have insisted that Iran shouldn’t obtain nuclear capability.
And similarly, numerous undemocratic Middle Eastern allies have echoed that sentiment.
But despite the widespread concern, effective action has been limited.
The Israelis have made significant efforts to stall Iran’s progress.
For instance, they are believed to have deployed viruses like Stuxnet in 2010, which caused considerable disruption to Iran’s nuclear agenda.
Additionally, they have been linked to the targeted killings of individuals involved in Iran’s nuclear program.
So yes, while the Israelis have somewhat hindered the Iranian project, they have not been able to stop it entirely.
However, the pressure is now reaching a critical point.
While the world has been focusing on discussions, Israel realized the clock is ticking.
That’s why they started targeting Iran’s nuclear sites just last week.
Ending the Tyranny
It’s commendable to acknowledge their tough choices.
Recently, German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz made a compelling statement, saying Israel is doing “dirty work for all of us” through its military actions.
He pointed out, “This Mullah government has caused death and destruction worldwide.”
His words reflect a widespread truth.
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has expanded its influence across various regions—Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, among others.
They have exported terrorism far beyond their borders, striking as far as Buenos Aires and London, resulting in the loss of many American lives in the process.
The focus now shifts to President Trump.
He faces a challenging decision.
Many significant Iranian nuclear sites, such as Fordow, would require bunker-buster bombs for destruction—bombs that the US has withheld from Israel in the past.
A week into the conflict, Israel hasn’t fully neutralized Iran’s nuclear program yet.
Even if they manage to eliminate 70%, 80%, or even 90% of the projects, there’s still a chance Iran could resume its nuclear aspirations.
This leaves the world continuously at risk.
For years, Trump has consistently stated that he would never allow this to happen.
But it seems the opposition, such as Merz, is content to wait for the next “sleepy Joe” type in the White House.
Trump understands the stakes.
This could be a pivotal moment in our lifetime—seizing the chance to prevent a dangerous regime from obtaining a dangerous weapon.
Polling data shows that 65% of Trump’s Maga base favors taking action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Only 19% oppose such measures.
This indicates that the loud critics of the president online may not truly represent wider public opinion.
Who Is in Control?
But what comes next? Critics are asking.
The answer isn’t complicated.
Trump’s campaign promise is unwavering: he will not let Iran develop nuclear weapons.
In the imminent future, he has a chance to fulfill that promise.
What about “regime change”?
The reality is that the focus doesn’t necessarily need to lie within that agenda.
If the Iranian people decide they want to overthrow this oppressive regime that has held power for 46 years, that’s their call.
Many support their efforts.
But ultimately, what matters is fulfilling commitments to American voters.
By doing so, he sends a critical message—not just to the Iranian regime but also to Israel and the broader world facing this threat.
