Pakistan, June 20 -- WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump, once known for calling himself a peacemaker, has quietly supported Israel's recent bombing campaign against Iran, signaling a major shift in his approach to Middle East conflicts. Though he initially favored diplomacy, growing pressure from allies and intelligence reports of an imminent Israeli strike pushed him toward military support.

Sources revealed that Trump was aware weeks in advance that an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities was likely. Despite early hesitation, he chose not to oppose it. This "silent approval," according to senior US and Israeli officials, played a key role in prompting Israel to move ahead. Behind the scenes, US military planners redirected w...