Christiane Amanpour: Trump Paved Way for Netanyahu’s Decades-Old Attack on Iran

In escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Israel launched a major military strike on Iranian targets overnight, marking an unprecedented attack that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, long a vocal critic of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, has openly expressed his desire to take military action against the Islamic Republic for years.

Despite various geopolitical hurdles and opposition from multiple U.S. administrations, Netanyahu found President Donald Trump to permit Israeli military action against Iran.

CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour, reacting to the attack, described the situation as “unimaginable,” stating that Iran, despite its previous restraint, now appears poised to strike back with greater force, backed by its strategic allies and military capabilities. “I never imagined that Iran would be able to fight back with as much strength as Israel has behind it,” she said. “This is a game-changer for the region.”

The Israeli strike follows years of increasing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, which Israel claims is a direct threat to its existence. In 2015, Iran had met all conditions set by the United Nations to curb its nuclear program under the landmark Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), yet sanctions were not lifted as promised, leading to Iran’s continued defiance and the resurgence of military action.

The attack on Iran has drawn swift international condemnation, with multiple nations calling for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.

CNN Host Christiane Amanpour Says She’s ‘Afraid’ To Travel To U.S. Because Of Trump Policies

CNN host Christiane Amanpour admits she is “afraid” to travel to the United States under President Donald Trump.

She discussed her concerns on the podcast The Ex Files, where she spoke with her ex-husband and co-host, Jamie Rubin, about her recent trip to the U.S.

The British-Iranian journalist said she traveled to the United States last month to give a speech at her alma mater, the Harvard Kennedy School, but traveling to the U.S. made her feel like she “was going to North Korea.”