The news coverage of this “attack” has been confusing and we likely will not know much more for many hours.
Trump may just patiently assess the situation for a day and formulate a response. He may unleash “operation total destruction” and take out 52 targets or go beyond with a multi-day air campaign. Your guess is as good as mine and I am sure the Pentagon has been working overtime to present him with various options.
A full-blown conflict with Iran has been inevitable for years. On the other hand, there is nothing that would have more positive impact in the Middle East than removing the Iranian Regime. They have been the worst actor in the region for decades.
One obvious concern is whether this crazy nation has nuclear capability and use it.