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NPR World5/18/2026World1 min readUnited States

Trump Shifts to Force on Iran Nuclear Ambitions, Echoing North Korea Dilemmas

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President Trump is reportedly shifting his strategy on Iran's nuclear program from diplomacy to a more forceful approach, drawing parallels to past US approaches with North Korea and their varied outcomes.

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Trump shifts from diplomacy to force on Iran's nuclear ambitions, echoing past U.S. dilemmas with North Korea, where similar choices by presidents produced very different outcomes.

The United States launched more airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and infrastructure in retaliation for troop deaths. Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, risking spillover into Israel. The conflict is escalating, with both sides targeting civilian infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled.

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Trump Shifts to Force on Iran Nuclear Ambitions, Echoing North Korea Dilemmas

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