Here’s whats going on behind the scenes and what President Trump may be thinking.
BREAKING — President Donald Trump is delaying a decision on potential U.S. military involvement in Iran, as insiders reveal his deep concern over triggering a repeat of the Libya disaster that followed Obama’s failed foreign policy.
According to sources close to the administration, President Trump has privately warned against rushing into full-scale airstrikes or regime change, pointing to Libya’s collapse into anarchy after Muammar Gaddafi was ousted.
“President Trump doesn’t want another Libya,” one senior insider confirmed. “That kind of chaos only strengthens America’s enemies.”
Trump is weighing whether to support Israel’s air campaign against Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. But unlike past administrations, the President is putting America First, refusing to be drawn into endless wars without a clear objective.
Trump Focused on Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Threat—Not Regime Change
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Thursday that the President is closely monitoring developments and may wait up to two weeks before making a final decision.
“The President is listening—to his advisors, to our allies, and to the American people,” Leavitt said. “He wants a solution that keeps Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, without repeating the mistakes of the past.”
Sources say Trump is especially cautious about using force that could destabilize Iran entirely. He reportedly mentioned not only Libya, but also the long, costly U.S. missions in Afghanistan and Iraq as cautionary tales.
“Trump’s not going to get involved in nation-building,” said one administration official. “He’s focused on destroying nuclear threats, not dictating who runs Iran.”
30,000-Pound ‘Bunker Busters’ on the Table
While Israel is already hitting targets, officials believe only the U.S. possesses the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs necessary to destroy Iran’s fortified sites at Fordow and Natanz—hidden deep underground.
“Limited strikes are on the table,” said one defense source. “But this isn’t about regime change. It’s about ensuring Iran never gets the bomb.”
There is also concern about Iran’s retaliation and the risk of nuclear contamination. Trump is said to favor a negotiated deal backed by strength, rather than a full-scale military commitment.
Why Trump Keeps Bringing Up Libya
Multiple insiders say President Trump often references Obama’s intervention in Libya—a cautionary example of how even a short bombing campaign can spiral into long-term chaos.
“Gaddafi gave up his nuclear program and got betrayed,” one insider said. “What followed? ISIS beheadings, slave markets, mass migration, total collapse.”
That example weighs heavily on Trump as he seeks a smarter path forward.
Israel Calls for Regime Change, But Trump Stays Focused
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz didn’t mince words, labeling Iran’s Supreme Leader “the modern Hitler” and calling for regime change.
Prime Minister Netanyahu later said Israel could destroy Iran’s nuclear sites with or without U.S. help.
Still, Trump’s team remains cautious. CIA Director John Ratcliffe compared Iran’s nuclear enrichment to a football team sitting one yard from a touchdown, warning that Tehran is dangerously close to nuclear capability.
Trump’s Priority: No Nuclear Iran, No Endless Wars
The President’s decision is expected soon. As Karoline Leavitt made clear:
“President Trump’s top priority is peace through strength. He will do whatever it takes to ensure Iran does not attain a nuclear weapon, while keeping America out of unnecessary wars.”
Stay tuned as Trump weighs a historic decision that could define not just U.S. foreign policy—but the future of the Middle East.