Where Does Trump's Bombing Leave Israel, Iran and the US? | The Ezra Klein Show

Israel has wanted American support to bomb Iranian nuclear sites for decades. But U.S. presidents, both Republican and Democrat, have resisted — until President Trump. So, what changed? And what are the likely consequences of that decision? Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a longtime diplomat in the region. He joins me to discuss recent events and how the latest attacks on Iran have changed the balance of power in the Middle East. 0:00 Introduction 2:39 The Aftermath of the Strikes 7:25 Trump's Transactional Approach 12:26 A New Middle East? 17:14 The Challenge of Leadership 23:12 Trump's Role: Ruse or Reaction? 31:17 Regional Power 38:04 Was the Bombing in America's Interest? 39:33 The JCPOA and Future Diplomacy 42:43 The Future of the Region and Leadership 48:26 Book recommendations Read the full transcript here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-aaron-david-miller.html Watch more on @EzraKleinShow Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.html