U.S. President Donald Trump refused to say on Wednesday whether or not he’ll order direct U.S. navy motion towards Iran to help Israel’s offensive towards the nation’s nuclear program. “I’ll do it. I’ll not do it. No person is aware of what I’m going to do,” Trump stated. Nevertheless, the chance of U.S. involvement seems to be rising, with the U.S. Embassy in Israel working to help evacuate Individuals residents who want to depart.
On Tuesday, Trump called for an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” by Iran earlier than assembly together with his nationwide safety group to debate the scenario. And on Wednesday, he appeared to suggest that the USA had accepted Israel’s preliminary operation, saying he gave Tehran 60 days to barter a nuclear deal, “after which on day 61, I stated, ‘Let’s go.’”
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to say on Wednesday whether or not he’ll order direct U.S. navy motion towards Iran to help Israel’s offensive towards the nation’s nuclear program. “I’ll do it. I’ll not do it. No person is aware of what I’m going to do,” Trump stated. Nevertheless, the chance of U.S. involvement seems to be rising, with the U.S. Embassy in Israel working to help evacuate Individuals residents who want to depart.
On Tuesday, Trump called for an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” by Iran earlier than assembly together with his nationwide safety group to debate the scenario. And on Wednesday, he appeared to suggest that the USA had accepted Israel’s preliminary operation, saying he gave Tehran 60 days to barter a nuclear deal, “after which on day 61, I stated, ‘Let’s go.’”
However in a uncommon deal with on Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump’s demand for give up and warned of all-out struggle if Washington turns into instantly concerned. “Individuals ought to know that any navy involvement by the U.S. will undoubtedly end in irreparable harm 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 stated Iran had reached out to suggest coming to the White Home for talks. “They wish to negotiate. And I stated, ‘Why didn’t you negotiate with me earlier than?’” The Iranian mission to the United Nations disputed Trump’s assertion.
Learn extra in at the moment’s World Transient: Trump Weighs Direct U.S. Military Involvement Against Iran.
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