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Trump’s statement underscores that the strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear capacity with the aim of preventing further development of nuclear weapons—the core justification given for such a bold move. Notably, the fact that multiple senior officials—including the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State, and military leadership—appeared visibly concerned suggests a complex internal response to the decision. Their expressions hint at an awareness that this action might provoke significant escalation or backlash.