Why Is Donald Trump Interested In Iran-Israel War? Decoding ‘Bomb First, Broker Peace Later’ Strategy

<p>If you blinked, you might have missed the latest Middle East crisis. For now, there is an uneasy calm in Israel as Donald Trump, who’s looking for a Nobel peace prize despite bombing Iran, announced a “ceasefire”. However, it isn’t clear whether the ceasefire is actually in effect, as Iran, at first, claimed to have had no part to play in the agreement and viewed the “ceasefire agreement” as an imposition and a sign of “surrender”. Iran reportedly continued to bomb Israeli sites.</p>
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<p>After nearly two weeks of escalating conflict, US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. While Israel has accepted the ceasefire, saying: “Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their defence support and participation in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat,” Iran took its own time. But the Ayatollah Khamenei-led nation eventually made a U-turn and accepted the ceasefire.</p>
<h2><span style=”color: #e03e2d;”><strong>What Are The Stakes For Donald Trump In The Iran-Israel War?</strong></span></h2>
<p>Trump is seen taking an active interest in global conflicts. Be it the India-Pakistan conflict, the Congo-Rwanda crisis, the Serbia-Kosovo war, the Russia-Ukraine war, or the Iran-Israel war &mdash; Trump has always jumped into the thick of things, claiming to mediate, whether he is wanted or not. In the process, he has been left embarrassed, especially when he had to backtrack after India firmly said that it wouldn’t tolerate the US’s interference in its affairs.</p>
<p>But Trump, in search of a Nobel Peace Prize, refuses to back off. He is now in the middle of another Middle East crisis.</p>
<p>The world is asking: Why now? Why Iran? And why does the US seem glued to Israel’s side, even as the region teeters on the edge of a wider war?</p>
<p>Let’s break down the drama, the strategy, and the stakes.</p>
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<h2><strong>The Immediate Spark: Missiles, Nukes, and Red Lines</strong></h2>
<p>The last exchange of fireworks began after Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting a fierce Iranian missile and drone barrage against Israeli cities like Haifa and Tel Aviv. The US, initially hesitant, jumped into the fray after Iran’s retaliatory moves and mounting fears that Israel’s survival and the regional balance were at risk.</p>
<p>Trump’s chosen response? A precision strike on three key Iranian nuclear sites &mdash; Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz &mdash; using “bunker buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles. The stated aim: to “completely and fully obliterate” Iran’s nuclear programme and prevent Tehran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon.</p>
<h2><span style=”color: #e03e2d;”><strong>Why The US Cares About Iran: More Than Just Nukes</strong></span></h2>
<p>The American obsession with Iran isn’t just about uranium enrichment or centrifuges spinning in the dark. Iran sits at the crossroads of global energy supplies, regional power struggles, and, crucially, American credibility as a superpower. Here’s why Iran matters so much to Washington:</p>
<p><strong>Geopolitical Chessboard:</strong> Iran, spread across 1.648 million km&sup2;, is a linchpin in the Middle East. If the US pulls back, rivals like Russia and China are ready to fill the vacuum, reshaping the region’s security and commerce on their terms, not America’s.</p>
<p><strong>Nuclear Proliferation:</strong> A nuclear-armed Iran could trigger an arms race across the Middle East, threaten Israel’s existence, and embolden anti-US actors from Lebanon to Yemen.</p>
<p><strong>Protecting US Forces and Allies:</strong> With tens of thousands of American troops scattered across the region, Iran’s missiles and proxies pose a direct threat to US interests and personnel. This was highlighted by Iran’s strike on 6 US bases across the Middle East.</p>
<p><strong>Oil Trade and Shipping Route:</strong> Iran’s location astride the Strait of Hormuz gives it leverage over a chokepoint for global oil shipments &mdash; a nightmare scenario for world markets if the conflict spirals. If the situation deteriorates and the control of the strait were to go to someone, the US would be the first to stake claim.</p>
<p><strong>A Nobel For Trump:</strong> Donald Trump, who has been constantly ranting and dropping hints about how the Nobel Committee has been unfair to him, wants to plough through in his search for gold. He has even claimed that he should have been awarded the Nobel Prize 4-5 times in a row for his mediation efforts in various crises. His latest strategy &mdash; bomb Iran, announce ceasefire, claim success.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Trump: &ldquo;They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda and if you look, the Congo, or you could say Serbia, Kosovo, you could say a lot of them. The big one is India and Pakistan. I should have gotten it four or five times&rdquo;🤡<br /><a href=”https://t.co/BMEoxHcZhh”>pic.twitter.com/BMEoxHcZhh</a></p>
&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1936150377260364036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>June 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2><span style=”color: #e03e2d;”><strong>Trump, Israel, And The ‘Special Relationship'</strong></span></h2>
<p>Why is Trump so eager to back Israel, even at the risk of escalation? The answer is part history, part politics, and part hard-nosed strategy.</p>
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<p><strong>Shared Security Interests:</strong> Israel is one of America’s closest allies in the region, and both nations view Iran’s nuclear ambitions as an existential threat.</p>
<p><strong>Political Calculus:</strong> Trump’s support for Israel plays well with key domestic constituencies and reinforces his image as a tough, dealmaker. He will surely try to leverage this to force Iran to agree to US’s conditions on its nuclear programme.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Deterrence and Credibility:</strong> By standing with Israel, Trump signals to adversaries and allies alike that the US will not abandon its friends or tolerate nuclear proliferation. The message in bold: “Red lines matter. Cross them at your own risk.”</p>
<h2><span style=”color: #e03e2d;”><strong>The Risks: Escalation, Retaliation, And Consequences</strong></span></h2>
<p>The US’s strategy of bombing Iran’s nuclear sites was not without peril. Iranian leaders warned that US forces and interests across the region are now fair game, raising the spectre of asymmetric attacks and a broader conflict. Critics warn that military action may only delay, not destroy, Iran’s nuclear ambitions &mdash;and could undermine US diplomatic leverage for years to come.</p>
<p>Now, whether Trump bombed Iran to the negotiation table or Iran forced Trump’s hand with its decision to close the Strait of Hormuz and target US bases in the Middle East may never be known. But one thing is for sure: The US’s “mediation efforts” in global conflicts are far from over, and this isn’t Trump’s last search for a Nobel. The ceasefire announcement itself is, however, feeble as Iran and Israel reportedly continue to pummel each other with missiles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As far as the average person is concerned, the Strait of Hormuz is not going to close immediately, which means global commodity prices would remain stable for you.&nbsp;</p>