U.S. President Donald Trump refused to say on Wednesday whether or not he’ll order direct U.S. army motion towards Iran to help Israel’s offensive towards the nation’s nuclear program. “I’ll do it. I’ll not do it. No one is aware of what I’m going to do,” Trump mentioned. Nonetheless, the probability of U.S. involvement seems to be rising, with the U.S. Embassy in Israel working to help evacuate People residents who want to go away.
On Tuesday, Trump called for an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” by Iran earlier than assembly together with his nationwide safety workforce to debate the scenario. And on Wednesday, he appeared to indicate that the USA had accredited Israel’s preliminary operation, saying he gave Tehran 60 days to barter a nuclear deal, “after which on day 61, I mentioned, ‘Let’s go.’”
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to say on Wednesday whether or not he’ll order direct U.S. army motion towards Iran to help Israel’s offensive towards the nation’s nuclear program. “I’ll do it. I’ll not do it. No one is aware of what I’m going to do,” Trump mentioned. Nonetheless, the probability of U.S. involvement seems to be rising, with the U.S. Embassy in Israel working to help evacuate People residents who want to go away.
On Tuesday, Trump called for an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” by Iran earlier than assembly together with his nationwide safety workforce to debate the scenario. And on Wednesday, he appeared to indicate that the USA had accredited Israel’s preliminary operation, saying he gave Tehran 60 days to barter a nuclear deal, “after which on day 61, I mentioned, ‘Let’s go.’”
However in a uncommon handle on Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump’s demand for give up and warned of all-out conflict if Washington turns into instantly concerned. “People ought to know that any army involvement by the U.S. will undoubtedly end in irreparable injury to them,” Khamenei said in a televised speech.
Requested by a reporter on Wednesday what his response was to Khamenei’s refusal to give up, Trump was blunt: “I say, ‘Good luck.’” Trump additionally mentioned Iran had reached out to suggest coming to the White Home for talks. “They need to negotiate. And I mentioned, ‘Why didn’t you negotiate with me earlier than?’” The Iranian mission to the United Nations disputed Trump’s assertion.
Learn extra in right now’s World Temporary: Trump Weighs Direct U.S. Military Involvement Against Iran.
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