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Trump Claims He Saved Israel and the Middle East by Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program
US President Donald Trump said that Israel and the entire Middle East would not exist today if he had not prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The remarks were posted on his Truth Social account on Friday, where he wrote, “Israel and, in fact, the entire Middle East, WOULD NOT EXIST TODAY if I did not stop Iran from having a Nuclear Weapon. Nobody wants to say that, but everybody knows it’s true!” Trump is currently weighing whether to authorize new military strikes against Iran. According to Fox News, he met with his national security team on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss a possible resumption of operations. In the Oval Office on Thursday, he told reporters that Washington would soon “make a decision” on the matter and that the goal was to ensure the nuclear program would never happen again. He added, “I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to. You’ll know soon enough.” A U.S. official said that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was finalizing preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations against Iran, though no formal orders had been issued. CENTCOM posted an image of an A‑10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft preparing for take‑off at a Middle Eastern base, without disclosing the location or mission. Trump also spoke by telephone with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday about efforts to ease regional tensions. The Qatari media office said the leaders discussed Qatar’s mediation toward a comprehensive agreement that ends the crisis and achieves security and stability, stressing the importance of dialogue, diplomatic means, maritime navigation freedom, and energy supply security. Qatar has been mediating between Washington and Tehran amid concerns that Gulf Arab states could face renewed escalation after Iranian fire during the conflict. In a separate call on Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al‑Zaidi told Trump that Iraqi territory must not be used to launch attacks against neighboring countries. The Prime Minister’s Office said the Prime Minister reaffirmed Iraq’s position on respecting state sovereignty and preventing the use of its territory as a launchpad for aggression toward neighbors.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump claim about Israel and the Middle East?
He said they would not exist if he had stopped Iran’s nuclear program.
What is the status of potential U.S. military operations against Iran?
CENTCOM is finalizing preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations, but no formal orders have been issued.
What discussions did Trump have with Qatar and Iraq?
He spoke with Qatar’s Emir about mediation to end the crisis and with the Iraqi Prime Minister about not using Iraqi territory to launch attacks.