In a recent statement, President Donald Trump clarified the United States' position regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
He emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in Israel's recent military actions against Iran. However, he issued a stern warning that any aggression towards the United States would be met with unprecedented military force.
"The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight," Trump declared on Truth Social. He further cautioned, "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before."
As reported by Fox News, Trump's remarks came shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a series of targeted strikes on Iranian facilities, including the headquarters of the Iranian Defense Ministry and a nuclear project. The IDF stated on X, "The IDF completed an extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regimes nuclear weapons project."
These actions were part of Israel's broader strategy to dismantle Tehran's nuclear capabilities, following a surprise offensive aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Despite President Trump's assertion of non-involvement, Iranian officials have accused the U.S. of complicity in the attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed, "We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces," during a meeting with foreign diplomats broadcast on state television.
The recent hostilities between Israel and Iran have resulted in significant casualties. At least 10 Israelis lost their lives, and 180 others were injured in Iranian missile strikes. Meanwhile, Iran has yet to disclose the extent of its casualties following Israel's targeting of key defense and nuclear sites. The Israeli military maintains that these sites were integral to Iran's nuclear weapons program, a claim that has been met with skepticism by U.S. intelligence agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, both of which have consistently reported that Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons.
In response to the ongoing conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guard alleged that their missiles targeted Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities, though Israel has not confirmed this claim. The escalating violence has also led to the cancellation of planned negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding Tehran's nuclear program, leaving the future of diplomatic resolutions uncertain.
The situation in the Middle East remains tense, with the potential for further escalation. As the international community watches closely, questions linger about the prospects for peace and the role of global powers in mediating a resolution to the conflict.
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