Trump claims he “forced Israel’s hand” in Iran conflict, warns of escalation
President Donald Trump asserted that he may have pressured Israel into preemptively striking Iran, contradicting claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dragged the United States into war. He insisted Iran was preparing to attack first, justifying U.S. military involvement.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Israel’s planned strike forced U.S. involvement, prompting White House damage control. Intelligence reports contradicted Trump’s claims, stating Iran had no imminent plans to attack unless provoked.
Trump boasted that U.S.-Israeli strikes crippled Iran’s military, but Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned of retaliatory strikes on regional economic hubs. Trump signaled further military action: “First we have to finish off the military… They’re going to be in for a lot of hurt.”
The conflict strained U.S.-Europe relations, with Trump threatening Spain over basing rights and dismissing Britain’s leadership. Iran’s U.N. ambassador expressed skepticism about negotiations, while experts warned of humanitarian and economic crises, including potential oil market collapse.
Trump’s justification hinges on Iran’s nuclear program, despite U.S. intelligence confirming no active weaponization since 2003. Analysts warn Trump’s hardline stance may corner Iran, making war unavoidable—with catastrophic global consequences.
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