General Kimmitt Applauds Trump’s Iran Nuclear Strikes as Strategic Masterstroke

Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt lauded President Donald Trump’s strategic strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Kimmitt expressed admiration for the operation’s use of "deception and trickery," which he believes outmaneuvered Iran and potentially saved American lives.

"I’m genuinely impressed," Kimmitt said. "The two-week pause before the strike seemed puzzling, but it was classic Trump—like negotiating to buy a building only to demolish it before signing the deal. It’s bold, effective, and caught Iran off guard."

President Trump announced the strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—describing them as a "spectacular military success." He claimed the facilities were "totally obliterated," crippling Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities. From the White House, Trump emphasized the strikes aimed to neutralize the nuclear threat posed by Iran, the "world’s number one state sponsor of terror."

However, Kimmitt warned that the U.S. must remain vigilant. "Iran’s proxy networks, though weakened, are still dangerous," he told Cooper. "Iranian-backed militias in Iraq alone could threaten American troops and infrastructure."

Trump urged Iran to pursue peace but warned of escalated military action if it refuses. Meanwhile, some in Congress have criticized the strikes as unconstitutional, invoking a new War Powers Resolution to challenge the president’s authority.

This operation underscores the high-stakes chess game in the Middle East, where military precision meets diplomatic brinkmanship. The world now watches Iran’s next move.