Trump Warns of Bigger Iran Attacks, US Ready to Deploy Troops
Tensions are high in the Middle East. Iran has launched major attacks on Israel and other areas. Three American soldiers died and five were hurt in Kuwait after an Iranian missile strike. Iranian missiles have also killed people in Israeli cities. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s new leaders want to talk. He also said that 48 Iranian leaders were killed. Trump promised that attacks on Iran would continue until their goals are met.
US Troops Honored Amidst Iran Conflict
President Trump honored American soldiers killed in Iran’s attacks. “We mourn four brave soldiers,” Trump said. He added, “We will continue this mission to end the threat this government poses.”
NATO Stays Out of Iran War
NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, praised U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran. However, he denied that NATO would join the fight. Rutte told German TV that it was “important” for America and Israel to reduce Iran’s missile power. He stressed that NATO as a group would not get involved. “No plans for NATO to be dragged into this,” he said. Individual members could still help.
Trump Explains Iran Attack Rationale
Trump explained why the U.S. attacked Iran. He said Iran’s missile program was growing fast. This posed a danger to America and its forces abroad. Iran already had missiles that could reach Europe. Soon, they could reach America. Trump said this missile program helped Iran hide its nuclear weapons work. It made it hard for others to stop them from building nuclear weapons.
US and Israel Strike Iran
President Trump defended the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks. He said Iran’s nuclear program was a big threat. Trump told reporters, “This was our last best chance to strike and eliminate the threats posed by this dangerous government.”
Hospitals Hit in Iran
Fatemeh Mohammad Bigi, an Iranian health official, said America and Israel hit nine hospitals. Five were in Tehran, and four were elsewhere. Gandhi Hospital in Tehran was cleared out. Patients were moved to other hospitals. The WHO is looking into the hospital explosions.
UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) air defense stopped nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 148 drones. The UAE Defense Ministry said 174 missiles were aimed at the country. 161 were destroyed, and 13 fell into the sea. Three people died, and 68 were hurt.
Qatar Downs Iranian Aircraft
Qatar’s Defense Ministry said it shot down two Iranian SU24 planes. Seven ballistic missiles and five drones were also stopped. All missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets.
Iran War Duration Discussed
When asked about the war’s length, Donald Trump said it might last a month. “I don’t want it to last too long,” he said. He thought it would take four weeks. Trump found Iran’s attacks on Qatar and the UAE surprising.
Trump Predicts Major Iran Offensive
Donald Trump told CNN that a bigger wave of attacks on Iran was coming. “We are beating them badly,” Trump said. “We haven’t even started hitting them hard yet. The big wave is coming soon.”
Spain Blocks US Base Use
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stopped the U.S. from using its military bases for attacks on Iran. Fifteen U.S. planes are now heading from Spain to Germany and France. Spain said its bases cannot be used for operations outside of agreements or international law.
Britain Will Not Attack Iran
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would not join the U.S. in fighting Iran. He said America asked to use British bases to stop Iranian missiles. “We granted this request to prevent Iran from launching missiles,” he said. “We are not participating in the U.S. and Israeli attack.”
Netanyahu Visits Attack Sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited areas hit by Iranian attacks. He saw the site of a deadly missile attack. Nine Israelis, including three teenagers, died in Beit Shemesh.
Iran Missiles Target Bahrain
Bahrain reported new missile and drone attacks from Iran. Its air defense system intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. The total number of projectiles was 70 missiles and 59 drones.
Hegseth Dismisses Iraq War Comparison
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said comparing this to the Iraq war is wrong. He said this campaign targets Iran’s military and nuclear abilities with precise strikes. This avoids a long, drawn-out war.
Dubai Flights to Resume
Dubai’s airline, Emirates, will start a limited number of flights. Customers with existing bookings will be contacted. Do not go to the airport until notified. Other flights remain suspended.
Europe Backs Iran Attack
NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Europe fully supports the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. Rutte stated Iran is a threat to Europe, Israel, and the region. He would not comment on whether he knew about the attacks beforehand.
No Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Rafael Grossi, head of the UN’s nuclear agency, said Iran’s nuclear sites were not damaged. This includes the Bushehr Nuclear Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor. Grossi said the agency is trying to contact Iran’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
US May Send Troops
The U.S. Defense Secretary said there are no U.S. ground troops in Iran. However, he did not rule out future steps. He said Washington would do what is needed to protect U.S. interests. The U.S. will take all necessary steps to reach its goals.
Natanz Nuclear Facility Targeted
Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, said the Natanz uranium enrichment site was hit. Najafi claimed Iran’s nuclear facilities are for peaceful use. He denied Iran wanted to build nuclear weapons.
Khamenei’s Wife Dies
Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his wife has also died. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported she was injured in the Israeli-American attack and died from her wounds.
Ongoing Middle East Conflict
The war between Israel, America, and Iran has spread across the Middle East. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli and U.S. military bases.
