JUST IN: Donald Trump Considers US Strike On Iran As Israeli Attacks Intensify
US President Donald Trump is considering joining Israel’s ongoing strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to US media reports. The development comes as Trump held a one-hour-and-20-minute meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday, where he reviewed options related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Sources familiar with the matter, including a senior intelligence official and a Department of Defence official, informed CBS News that President Trump is contemplating joining Israel’s multi-day military effort targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
According to Axios, two Israeli officials stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli defense establishment is believing that the Trump is likely to enter the war in the coming days to bomb Iran’s underground enrichment facility.
Speculation about deepening US involvement has been fuelled by President Trump’s abrupt departure from the G7 Summit and a series of ominous social media warnings. His recent demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” has further intensified the discussions surrounding potential American action.
TRUMP WARNS IRAN, CALLS KHAMENEI AN EASY TARGET
In a series of social media posts, Trump declared that the United States has full control of Iranian airspace, stating that Iran’s defence systems, including advanced tracking equipment, are no match for American-made military technology. He hailed the superiority of US defence capabilities in a post on Truth Social.
On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.”
Trump had made another provocative statement, where he said that US intelligence knows where Khamenei is currently located. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” he said.
Trump also issued a warning to Iran, saying: “But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.”
In a follow-up post, he simply wrote in all caps: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Trump’s remarks come at a time when instability in the Middle East is rising following clashes between Israel and Iranian forces.
The ongoing violence has claimed over 200 lives in Iran, mostly civilians, and at least 24 Israeli civilians. The conflict has entered its fifth day after missile and drone strikes were exchanged between the two sides.
The New York Times reported, Iran prepared missiles and military equipment for strikes on US bases in the Middle East if the United States join Israel’s war against the country.
Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance also indicated that Trump may use the US armed forces in pursuit of American goals. “He may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment. That decision ultimately belongs to the president,” he said on X.
