Trump Claims Iran Nearing Nuclear Bomb, Targeted Israel, Europe, US
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
President Donald Trump stated Iran was weeks from a nuclear bomb and planned to target Israel, Europe, and the U.S. He claimed U.S. airstrikes prevented this, averting a major catastrophe. Trump made these remarks amid diplomatic talks, noting Iran's difficult situation and continued sanctions. The U.S. will not strike Iran before the November elections, and the Pentagon has halted preparations for renewed hostilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump stated Iran was weeks from a nuclear bomb and planned to target Israel, Europe, and the U.S.
- Trump claimed U.S. airstrikes prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and averted a major catastrophe.
- He asserted Israel would have been Iran's first target, potentially facing complete annihilation.
- The U.S. will not launch new strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
- The Pentagon has halted preparations for potential large-scale hostilities against Iran, according to reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran was weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon and intended to use it not only against Israel but also against Europe and the United States. Trump asserted that American airstrikes thwarted this scenario, preventing a catastrophe that could have extended far beyond the Middle East. He claimed that without U.S. intervention, Iran could have acquired nuclear weapons in two to three weeks.
According to Trump, Israel would have been Tehran's first target, potentially facing complete annihilation. However, he suggested Iran's ambitions would not have stopped there, with European countries and even U.S. cities like Los Angeles and San Diego becoming subsequent targets. Trump indicated that Europe might have been attacked even before the United States.
The President emphasized that the military operation, involving B-2 strategic bombers, averted this dire outcome. He reiterated that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons and deemed Washington's actions justified given the perceived threat.
These statements emerged amid ongoing diplomatic contacts between the U.S. and Iran. Trump described recent negotiations as productive despite continued U.S. pressure, characterizing Iran's economic and military situation as "extremely difficult" and maintaining that the existing blockade would remain. He also noted significant oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, totaling 22 million barrels in one night, none of which involved Iranian oil.
Trump announced that the U.S. would not launch further strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm congressional elections. Concurrently, reports surfaced, citing U.S. officials speaking to journalist Barak Ravid, that the Pentagon had instructed U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to halt preparations for potential large-scale hostilities against Iran.
Mentioned
