Srinagar| WTNS | Sep 17: Donald Trump came back to power promising peace. He had often ridiculed America’s “forever wars” and claimed that if he were President earlier, conflicts like the Ukraine war would never have happened. But in less than six months, his actions have exposed a very different reality. Instead of peace, he has tied America to another dangerous war in West Asia.

By Agha Syed Amin Musvi | Wilayat Times

On June 13 this year, Israel launched strikes against Iran even as talks between

Washington and Tehran were still underway. At first, President Trump and his Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that America was not involved. They warned Iran not to target U.S. troops or bases in the region. Iran did not. Tehran limited its response to Israel, the clear aggressor.

But when Israel struggled to stop Iran’s ballistic missiles, Trump quickly threw America into the conflict. American B2 bombers carried out strikes on Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility.

U.S. submarines fired Tomahawk missiles at Natanz and Isfahan. Within days, Israel’s war had become Trump’s war.

This marks yet another repeat of America’s long history of failed interventions. The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001, vowing to defeat the Taliban and bring democracy. After two decades of bloodshed, it left in defeat, returning power to the Taliban. In 2003, Washington attacked Iraq on false claims of weapons of mass destruction, leaving the country in ruins. In 2011, it bombed Libya in the name of protection, only to leave behind a fractured state.

Iran’s case is no different. In March this year, America’s own intelligence agencies admitted that Iran does not have an active nuclear weapons programme.

Iran had once signed a nuclear deal with the United States and other major powers, accepting strict limits. That agreement was torn apart by Trump himself. Now, with fresh attacks, he has destroyed whatever trust remained in America’s word.

Analysts warn that this reckless escalation could have grave consequences. Smaller nations may now see little reason to trust peace agreements or international dialogue. Some may even rush to build nuclear weapons for their own survival. North Korea is unlikely to ever give up its arsenal. If Iran’s leadership survives this storm, it may decide to restart its nuclear programme on a larger scale.

Observers also note the role of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose military aggression is partly driven by his own domestic troubles. By aligning himself with Netanyahu, Trump has dragged America directly into a conflict that threatens the entire region.

The danger is not limited to West Asia. A direct strike by Iran on American bases could push the conflict into a wider and more destructive war. Diplomats fear it could spiral out of control, with consequences far beyond the Middle East.

Donald Trump promised a break from America’s old mistakes, but his record now shows the opposite. His policies mirror the same arrogance and short- sightedness that marked previous U.S.interventions.

Critics argue that he is not leading America toward peace, but recklessly steering it into yet another dark chapter of war.