President Donald Trump asserted the U.S. had "nothing to do" with Israel's June 14 strikes on Iranian nuclear/military targets (killing 78), while threatening overwhelming retaliation if Iran attacks American interests. On Truth Social, Trump positioned himself as a potential mediator: "We can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel." His post followed Iran's ballistic missile retaliation against Israel.
• Trump issued dual messaging: military threat + negotiation offer
• 60-day deadline for new nuclear deal expired pre-strikes
• Iran's Supreme Leader vowed no "hit and run" attacks would go unanswered
Why does Trump's mediation claim matter? This reflects America's precarious position in Middle East conflicts - officially uninvolved but strategically entangled. By positioning himself as both a dealmaker and an enforcer, Trump attempts to resurrect his "art of the deal" persona while maintaining deterrence. For global observers, the real question isn't about this attack, but whether any U.S. leader can truly be neutral in the Israel-Iran conflicts, given decades of alliances
