Staff Reports
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to launch airstrikes against three of Iran’s most critical nuclear sites marks a turning point in U.S. foreign policy—one that finally puts American strength and security first. For years, Iran has thumbed its nose at international agreements, enriching uranium far beyond civilian needs and threatening both Israel and the United States. Trump’s move, carried out in coordination with Israel and utilizing advanced U.S. military technology, sent a clear message: the era of appeasement is over, and American resolve is back on the world stage.
Predictably, the mainstream media and their Democratic allies wasted no time in decrying the strikes as reckless, unconstitutional, or even counterproductive. Senate Democrats attempted to push through a resolution to restrain the president, arguing that Congress should have more say in such military actions. Yet the Republican majority rightly blocked this effort, recognizing that in times of crisis, the Commander-in-Chief must have the flexibility to act decisively and protect American interests. As Senator Bill Hagerty noted, “We must not shackle our president in the middle of a crisis when lives are on the line.” This is leadership that prioritizes national security over partisan politics.
The strikes themselves targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—facilities at the heart of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While some intelligence assessments suggest the damage may have set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months, the broader impact is unmistakable. By demonstrating the willingness to use force, Trump has reestablished American deterrence, which had eroded under previous administrations that relied on ineffective sanctions and empty threats. Critics may nitpick about the timeline, but the fact remains: Iran’s nuclear progress has been disrupted, and the regime is now on notice.
Of course, Iran and its apologists have tried to spin the strikes as a provocation, with Tehran threatening to end cooperation with international inspectors and vowing retaliation. But this is nothing new from a regime that has long operated in bad faith. The reality is that Iran’s leaders respect strength, not diplomacy. Trump’s actions have forced them to reconsider their calculations, and any pause in their nuclear program—even if temporary—buys valuable time for the U.S. and its allies to prepare for future contingencies.
Perhaps most importantly, this episode has exposed the weakness of the left’s approach to foreign policy. Endless negotiations and unenforced red lines have only emboldened America’s adversaries. By contrast, Trump’s boldness has rallied Republican support and reassured allies that the U.S. will not tolerate nuclear blackmail. It is a reminder that peace is achieved not through appeasement, but through strength—a lesson Washington would do well to remember.
