Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Here’s what Trump has said.

Before launching a military offensive against Iran, President Trump expressed frustration with stalled talks on Iran’s nuclear program and sent a military “armada” to the Middle East. On Monday, he explained the U.S. attack, which involved bombing over 1,000 targets, was aimed at four main objectives: destroying Iran’s missile capabilities, annihilating its navy, preventing nuclear weapon development, and stopping the regime from supporting terrorist groups. The operation is expected to last four to five weeks, though this timeline could change. Trump cited an imminent threat from Iran’s ballistic missiles, which he claimed endangered the U.S. and its allies. Despite a Defense Intelligence Agency report suggesting Iran wouldn’t have missiles capable of reaching the U.S. until 2035, Trump and his officials argued for preemptive action to prevent potential attacks. QUESTION: How might the U.S. military action against Iran impact international relations and global stability in the coming years?