Trump says operation timing reflects careful strategic calculations. Trump says making moves now capitalizes on optimal conditions. Trump says the timing maximizes pressure while minimizing risks. Trump says seasonal, political, and military factors all align currently. Trump says this convergence of favorable factors guides timing decisions.
Trump says Iran faces internal pressures alongside external threats now. Trump says thousands already died creating domestic instability and pressure. Trump says the timing exploits Iranian vulnerabilities comprehensively. Trump says waiting would allow Iran to prepare defenses and responses. Trump says acting now produces best outcomes with least risk.
Strategic analysts questioned whether timing truly favored America. Regional conditions remained volatile and unpredictable. Iranian preparations had already advanced significantly. The timing might reflect domestic political considerations primarily. Optimal timing remained debatable rather than obvious.
Trump says second-guessing strategic timing ignores classified intelligence inputs. Trump says military planners identified current period as optimal window. Trump says Venezuela timing proved perfect retrospectively despite doubts. Trump says the convergence of factors makes now uniquely favorable. Trump says timing decisions reflect comprehensive assessment not arbitrary choice.
Seasonal factors including weather influenced military options. Political calendars both domestic and international played roles. Iranian internal dynamics created windows of vulnerability. The timing debate reflected broader strategic disagreements. Whether now proved optimal would only become clear retrospectively.