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Trump Identifies Potential Iranian Targets in US Cities

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Iran could target American cities like San Diego and Los Angeles, and reiterated concerns about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. He stated Israel would be the first target, followed by Europe and the U.S. While U.S. military action scenarios are being studied, Trump indicated no new strikes would occur before the November 3 midterm elections. He also noted ongoing, albeit contentious, negotiations with Iran, expressing hope for a swift resolution and subsequent price drops.

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  • Donald Trump suggested Iran could target U.S. cities like San Diego and Los Angeles.
  • Trump claimed Iran could acquire nuclear weapons within weeks.
  • He asserted Israel would be Iran's first nuclear target, followed by Europe and the U.S.
  • U.S. is studying scenarios for resuming military operations against Iran.
  • Trump stated no new U.S. strikes on Iran would occur before the November 3 midterm elections.
  • Ongoing negotiations with Iran continue despite disagreements, Trump noted.
Trump Identifies Potential Iranian Targets in US Cities
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Iran might target American cities, specifically mentioning San Diego and Los Angeles as likely initial targets due to favorable missile trajectories. This statement comes amid heightened tensions and the possibility of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Trump also reiterated his assertion that Iran could acquire nuclear weapons within weeks and potentially use them against other nations. He believes Israel would be the first target, facing complete destruction, followed by European states and then the United States.

Earlier reports indicated that the U.S. was exploring scenarios for resuming military operations against Iran. However, Trump's directives have been described as ambiguous, as he ordered preparations for potential military action while simultaneously stating that U.S. forces would not launch new strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.

Additionally, Trump has commented on ongoing negotiations with Iran, which continue despite existing disagreements. He expressed optimism about a swift resolution to the conflict, predicting a subsequent decrease in prices. He also discussed the potential timeline for ending the confrontation with voters.

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