This edition of The Teal Report was first published June 24, 2025 at Linked In
**Why Did Trump Launch Strikes on Iran?**
*Sidebar: As of this writing, the Associated Press is reporting that Donald Trump has announced a cease-fire deal between Iran and Israel. However, neither country has officially confirmed the agreement. Regardless of whether a cease-fire is actually in place, the central question remains: Why did Trump order airstrikes in Iran in the first place?*
Before we fall back on generic political talking points, let’s take a step back and examine the deeper motivations behind this decision.
What typically drives Donald Trump’s actions? Based on his track record, two primary motivators consistently emerge:
1. **Personal Gain** — Whether it’s about enhancing his public image, increasing his power, or reaping financial benefits, Trump often acts when he believes there’s something in it for him.
2. **Retaliation Against Enemies** — Trump has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to take aggressive action against those he sees as personal adversaries.
So how does the strike on Iran align with these motives?
There are hints that Trump’s private business interests, particularly in Qatar, may have influenced his decision-making. Earlier today, reports emerged that Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar. However, Iranian officials allegedly gave the U.S. advance warning, allowing American personnel to evacuate safely. Strangely enough, Trump reportedly thanked the Iranians for the warning.
This unusual exchange raises questions about Trump’s relationships with both Iran and Qatar—and how those relationships might have played a role in his decision to authorize military action.
We’ll explore more about this curious triangle between Trump, Qatar, and Iran shortly.
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**Was Trump Trying to Impress Autocratic Leaders?**
Just one week before ordering a bombing mission on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Donald Trump endured a highly public embarrassment. His long-anticipated military parade—meant to showcase American strength and discipline—fell flat. Attendance was sparse, troops appeared disorganized, and rather than the fearsome show of power he envisioned, the event felt more like a satire. Tank commanders waved to onlookers, and soldiers marched with a noticeable lack of seriousness.
One image from the day became symbolic: Trump, striking a rigid salute with a somber expression, while his Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Army sat nearby laughing. This was not the intimidating portrait of military supremacy he hoped would impress authoritarian leaders abroad.
Could this personal humiliation have triggered Trump’s decision to launch an attack in Iran? A calculated show of force, meant to reassert dominance and distract from the failure of his domestic military spectacle?
**Was Trump Trying to Support Israel or Appease Netanyahu?**
The idea that Trump bombed Iran to please Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn’t hold up well under scrutiny. Trump isn’t known for being easily influenced—Netanyahu included. Moreover, Israel has little to offer Trump in terms of personal gain. His real connections—and lucrative experiences—lie with wealthy Arab nations where he’s enjoyed both business ventures and lavish gifts. Israel simply doesn’t compare on that front.
Still, Trump does benefit from appearing to support Israel. He enjoys strong approval from many Israelis and their American supporters. That admiration feeds his ego. Whether his actions truly help Israel is beside the point—what matters is the *perception* of loyalty and strength. Creating the illusion of standing with Israel may have been more about winning praise than achieving any strategic goal.
**Was National Security the Real Concern?**
Trump and his allies often frame his decisions as efforts to make America safer. Yet, his actual record on national security tells a different story. Early in his presidency, he dismissed scores of experienced personnel from both the military and intelligence communities—many of whom were never replaced. Skilled, principled experts were sidelined in favor of less qualified, more loyal appointees.
If protecting the U.S. was his top priority, Trump could have followed protocol: consulting with Congress, building consensus, and securing authorization for military action. Instead, he bypassed all of that, choosing to act unilaterally—leaving the American public, and even many of his supporters, in the dark.
That pattern aligns with a familiar theme: Trump prioritizes his own interests above national ones. We may never know the full extent of his motivations—but they appear far more personal than patriotic.
**What Did Iran Know, and When?**
Interestingly, Iran didn’t seem caught off guard by the U.S. airstrikes. Two of the targets had already been hit multiple times by Israeli forces. The third, Fordo, appeared to be expecting an attack. Intelligence sources—both Iranian and otherwise—suggest that convoys were seen evacuating sensitive materials from Fordo in the days before the bombing.
There’s more: Iran had warned U.S. personnel in Qatar about an upcoming retaliatory strike on a U.S. base. The early notice allowed American troops to evacuate. Trump reportedly thanked Iran for the heads-up. That kind of diplomatic courtesy during a military exchange is highly unusual.
Soon after, Trump announced that a cease-fire had been brokered between Iran and Israel. But neither country immediately confirmed it. Within hours of the supposed agreement, both sides resumed hostilities. It raised doubts: was there ever a genuine cease-fire deal? Or was this another episode of political theater?
**Draw Your Own Conclusions**
So here’s the big picture, laid out plainly:
* Trump orders a strike on Iran’s nuclear sites.
* Iran and Israel continue to exchange attacks.
* Iran hits a U.S. base in Qatar, but warns Trump ahead of time.
* Trump responds not with outrage, but with gratitude.
* A cease-fire is declared—by Trump—though neither side verifies it.
* Fighting resumes almost immediately.
What’s real here, and what’s imagined? Did Trump truly believe his intervention would stabilize the region—or did he see it as a shortcut to international accolades, maybe even a Nobel Peace Prize?
And here’s the question few are daring to ask: What role, if any, did Vladimir Putin play in all this? Given Trump’s history with Russia, it’s a factor that cannot be ignored—yet it remains largely undiscussed.
In the end, we’re left with speculation. Some explanations seem more plausible than others, but the full story may never be revealed. One thing, however, is clear: Trump’s actions are rarely just about policy—they’re about legacy, loyalty, image, and power.
What do you think?
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