International Critics Blame Israel as Trump Defends Iran War as U.S.-Initiated

Times of Israel editor David Horovitz addressed growing international criticism blaming Israel for drawing the United States into the military campaign against Iran. President Trump pushed back against such characterizations, asserting that Iran was poised to strike first and that the U.S. acted preemptively. The briefing examines who actually launched the conflict and argues that the international community may be misreading the origins and strategic imperatives of Operation Epic Fury. Horovitz highlighted a potential opening for Iranian citizens to challenge their regime, contrasting it with more limited past victories against Hezbollah and Hamas.