Why Attack Iran Now?

Time: “After weeks of threatening military action against Iran, President Donald Trump’s decision to follow through on Saturday was driven in part by his view that negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program had become a fruitless exercise… He also feared Iran might strike first against the armada of American forces he had ordered to amass in the region.”

“Trump was also frustrated that Iran flat out refused to discuss two topics—its continued construction of ballistic missiles and its support for violent proxy forces in the Middle East.”