The Trump administration can't align on a reason for going to war with Iran

The Trump administration has provided an inconsistent and incoherent rationale for a US-Israeli war on Iran. President Donald Trump suggested he may have forced Israel's hand into the conflict, contradicting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that it was a preemptive strike to prevent higher casualties. These mixed messages are compounded by conflicting reports on the status of Iran's nuclear program and the progress of prior negotiations. A former diplomat criticized the administration for a lack of a clear strategy and seriousness regarding the diplomacy surrounding the conflict.