India, March 3 -- As the Middle East war deepens, global media outlets are sharply scrutinising US President Donald Trump's decision to expand military operations against Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Here's how major international publications are framing the conflict and its possible consequences.

How Trump Decided to Go to War

The publication reports that President Trump's decision to embrace military action was shaped significantly by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push to end diplomatic negotiations. It notes that few of Trump's advisers voiced opposition.

The report describes Trump's public messaging as inconsistent, saying he alternated between expressing interest in striking ...