Lou’s Views: The Blast Heard Around The World

In a bold and courageous act that reverberated across global capitals, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. bunker-busting bomb strike on an underground Iranian nuclear facility during his current term in office. Long seen as a firm advocate for peace through strength, Trump’s decisive move is being praised by many as a masterstroke of preemptive deterrence delivering a strong message to hostile regimes that the U.S. will act decisively to protect global security.

The revelation not only highlights Trump’s willingness to take action where others hesitated, but also reaffirms his administration’s commitment to safeguarding both American interests and those of its key allies.

Trump’s order follows a tradition of strong, decisive presidential actions during moments of national and global threat. President Reagan’s 1986 bombing of Libya stands as an example of unilateral action in defense of American lives and values. Yet Trump’s strike on Iran may prove more strategically significant — directly targeting infrastructure tied to nuclear ambitions that threaten regional and global stability.

Israel’s historic airstrikes on Iraq’s and Syria’s nuclear facilities offer similar examples of bold actions that prevented potentially catastrophic proliferation. Most notably, in 1981, Prime Minister Menachem Begin ordered the bombing of Iraq’s Osirak reactor, an audacious operation that destroyed Saddam Hussein’s nuclear ambitions and was widely seen as a turning point in nonproliferation strategy in the region. Trump’s strike now joins those moments in the annals of preemptive defense.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Trump’s bold decision will change history.” Speaking minutes after the attack, Netanyahu added, “President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’ First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, Donald Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength.”

While adversaries such as Iran, Russia, and China rushed to condemn the strike, labeling it “aggression,” allies and security experts have lauded the decision. Israeli Prime Minister Benny Gantz called it “decisive leadership that helped delay a grave and growing threat.”

Some European diplomats offered restrained responses, but behind closed doors, many acknowledged that Iran’s escalating enrichment left little time for drawn-out negotiations. Trump’s action made clear that red lines exist — and will be enforced.

For Israel, the strike is more than supportive — it’s transformative. Trump’s action validates decades of Israeli intelligence warnings and proves that the U.S. will back up rhetoric with meaningful action. It bolsters Israel’s deterrence, strengthens its alliance with Washington, and sends a message to Hezbollah, Hamas, and others that the strategic calculus has changed.

The move also opens the door for deeper military and intelligence coordination in confronting threats not just from Iran, but from its regional proxies. In a time of shifting alliances, Israel has never had a firmer ally in the White House.

Far from reckless, Trump’s decision reflects a renewed doctrine of strength-backed diplomacy. It demonstrates that American leadership is willing to act surgically and decisively when red lines are crossed. While critics cite the absence of congressional approval, Trump’s defenders argue that swift action was necessary to prevent a nuclear breakout — and that the mission's success speaks for itself.

In the long term, it positions the U.S. as a power not content with containment alone. It also reinforces deterrence: adversaries now know there is a cost to unchecked ambition. Trump’s boldness could define a new era of American strategic clarity.

As the threat from Iran continues to destabilize the region, many believe President Trump should go one step further and pursue a strategy of regime change — replacing the ayatollah-led government with a secular and democratic alternative that prioritizes peace, freedom, and cooperation with the international community.  Advocates argue that such a shift would not only bring relief to the Iranian people, who have suffered under authoritarian rule and economic isolation, but would also pave the way for broader Middle East stability. A democratic Iran could realign regional dynamics, reduce state-sponsored terrorism, and open new opportunities for diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange across the globe.

Above all, the strike underscores the unshakable alliance between the United States and Israel. It’s a partnership forged in common values, hardened by shared threats, and now strengthened by mutual resolve. President Trump’s action sent a clear message: the United States stands with Israel — not just in word, but in deed.

As threats evolve, this act of resolve will be remembered as a defining moment in the defense of democratic allies. It also serves as a crucial measure to protect the entire world from the threat of a nuclear-armed regime that has openly called for the destruction of Israel and the destabilization of Western values. In an uncertain world, the U.S.–Israel bond has never been more steadfast — or more essential.

Lou Shapiro is a criminal defense attorney-certified specialist and legal analyst, but most importantly, makes the end-of-shul announcements at Adas Torah. He can be reached at LouisJShapiro@gmail.com.