President Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities marks a critical moment in his presidency, as it contradicts his pledge to end "forever wars." Although Republican support has solidified, concerns remain among Trump’s base about engaging in another Middle Eastern conflict. The full implications of the strikes are yet unknown, with public demand for evidence of success due to historical skepticism from previous military intelligence failures. The challenge ahead for Trump is whether this will escalate into a protracted conflict or remain contained without involving ground troops.
"Trump says that the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear facilities. The administration will have to assess just how successful they were, likely with satellite photographs and human intelligence."
"The politics of a single operation is one thing. The politics of something more prolonged is another, especially given the public's skepticism after the intelligence failures leading up to the Iraq War."
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