Trump Reveals 18 US Deaths in Iran Conflict, Issues Stern Warning
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that 18 American service members died in the conflict with Iran, which he believes prevented a nuclear threat. He expressed hope Iran would not develop nuclear weapons and warned of swift U.S. action if Tehran escalates. Diplomatic contacts are ongoing, and Trump will not resume attacks before the midterm elections. U.S. defense officials are considering a large-scale attack on Iranian strategic targets.
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- President Donald Trump stated 18 U.S. service members died in the campaign against Iran.
- Trump believes the U.S. actions prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- He warned Iran against further escalation, stating the U.S. could swiftly resolve conflict.
- Diplomatic contacts with Iran are ongoing, with no attacks planned before U.S. midterm elections.
- U.S. defense officials are considering a large-scale attack on Iranian strategic targets.
- Trump described Iran's economic and military situation as particularly difficult.
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that 18 American service members lost their lives during the military campaign against Iran. Speaking at a rally in Tennessee, Trump emphasized that despite the heavy cost, the actions taken prevented a serious nuclear threat to the United States, Israel, and the world. He described the personal difficulty of informing families of the fallen soldiers, stating that each life lost was a significant blow, but their sacrifice achieved a historically important security objective.
Trump expressed hope that Iran would not be able to develop nuclear weapons in the foreseeable future, reiterating his firm stance against the Iranian leadership possessing weapons of mass destruction. He argued that if Tehran had achieved military nuclear capability, the consequences would have been devastating, leading to far greater casualties than those incurred in the current conflict. The President characterized the American operation as an exceptional strategic achievement, despite the heavy human price.
It is important to note that the assertion that Iran has permanently lost its ability to acquire nuclear weapons is Trump's assessment, not an independently verified finding. The President speculated that the Tehran regime might attempt another move before the November 3 midterm elections to influence American politics. Trump warned that the U.S. could swiftly resolve any escalation if Iran chose that path.
Concurrently, Trump clarified that diplomatic channels with Iran are open and stated he does not intend to resume attacks before the elections. He described Tehran's economic and military situation as particularly difficult and affirmed that American pressure would continue. Meanwhile, U.S. defense officials are evaluating a plan for a large-scale attack on strategic Iranian targets, including missile facilities, drone systems, energy infrastructure, and military command centers. This potential operation, designed to last about 72 hours, aims to significantly degrade Iran's rebuilt military capabilities. While no public decision has been made, Washington's message is clear: the military option remains on the table, and Tehran must choose between a diplomatic settlement and further escalation.