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How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran Before Iran War, Netanyahu privately briefed Trump in the White House Situation Room. He presented a bold, “quick win” plan to strike Iran, destroy missiles, avoid retaliation, and even trigger regime change. Trump liked it immediately: “Sounds good to me.” But U.S. intelligence pushed back hard: Military strikes = doable. Regime change = “farcical” (CIA). Advisers warned Israel was overselling, but Trump brushed off concerns: “Regime change… that’s their problem.” He focused on killing leadership + crushing Iran’s military, believing it would be fast and decisive. Trump asked each adviser for input: Vance: “Bad idea, but I’ll support you”. Rubio: Only support if goal = military, not regime change. Military: outlined risks, but didn’t oppose. Legal: said it was permissible. Political team: warned of backlash, but deferred. No one firmly blocked the decision. And here we are. Source: NYT