Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing,' Israel would be gone without him

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1. 11d ago

   Trump calls Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbors a "very good thing"

   President Donald Trump described Iranian strikes on Gulf neighbors as a "very good thing" and claimed Israel would be "gone" without his presidency. These comments follow Iranian attacks on U.S. allies in the Gulf, which Iran claims were retaliation for American bombardment. Trump has pledged to strike Iran "hard" in response to attacks on U.S. personnel in Jordan. While he warned that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, he dismissed a question about using nuclear weapons against Iran as "stupid."

   Why it matters

   Tensions have escalated following U.S. strikes that Iranian officials say hit a wedding party. This cycle of retaliation involves U.S. allies in the Gulf and personnel in Jordan. Trump's rhetoric emphasizes a strategy of strength to prevent Iranian nuclear capabilities.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf on a Wednesday following American bombardment.
   • A U.S. military spokesman stated the military is investigating Iranian allegations that a wedding party was hit during American strikes.
   • Donald Trump stated that Israel would be "gone" if he had not been president.
   • Trump described Iranian strikes on Gulf neighbors as a "very good thing."

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iranian officials claim American strikes included a deadly hit on a wedding party.

   What to watch next

   • Results of the U.S. military investigation into the wedding party strike allegations
   • Further U.S. military actions in response to Iranian attacks on Gulf allies
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.pbs.org — Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a wedding was hit
   2. www.yahoo.com — Trump says U.S. prepared to hit Iran "anytime we want" after "very heavy attack"
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2. 14d ago

   Trump Vows Hard Strike on Iran Following Jordan Personnel Attacks

   President Donald Trump has pledged to strike Iran "hard" in response to Iranian attacks on US personnel in Jordan. While Trump reiterated that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons, warning that such a weapon could target the US or Europe, he dismissed a reporter's question about using nuclear weapons against Iran as "stupid." Trump also claimed that Israel would be "gone" if he had not been president and described Iranian strikes on Gulf neighbors as a "very good thing."

   Why it matters

   The US and Iran are currently in a standoff following the first clash in a month. Tensions are high as the US balances military responses with economic pressure. This escalation follows long-standing US efforts to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear capabilities.

   What is confirmed

   • President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran "hard" after Iranian attacks on US personnel in Jordan.
   • Trump described the question of whether he ruled out using a nuclear weapon on Iran as a "stupid question."
   • Trump stated that Israel would be "gone" if he were not president.
   • Trump reiterated that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Trump stated that if Iran obtained a nuclear weapon, the US or Europe could be its next target.

   What to watch next

   • Specifics of the US military response to the Jordan attacks
   • Official Iranian response to Trump's threats
   • Further diplomatic or economic measures targeting Iran's nuclear program
   Sources used for this update (20)

   1. The Jerusalem Post — Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing,' Israel would be gone without him
   2. Haaretz — Live updates • Trump: 'If I weren't president, Israel would be gone'
   3. Anadolu Ajansı — Trump reiterates Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons
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   5. The Providence Journal — Trump must prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons | Letters
   6. The Times of Israel — Spanish PM accuses Israel, Russia of spreading disinformation around Ceuta migrant crisis
   7. Iran International — Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapon, US lawmaker says
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   10. yahoo.com — ‘What a Stupid Question!’ Trump Nukes Reporter Who Asked If He ‘Ruled Out’ Using a Nuclear Weapon on Iran
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   12. The Jerusalem Post — 'What a stupid question': Trump dismisses use of nuclear weapon against Iran
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