Trump Says He ‘Always Knew the Date’ of Israel’s Strike on Iran

President Donald Trump stated Friday that he anticipated Israel’s military strike on Iran if Tehran refused to accept a revised nuclear agreement with the U.S.

Speaking briefly by phone with The New York Post, Trump said, “I always knew the date,” attributing his awareness to his inside knowledge. “I know everything,” he repeated multiple times.

Trump noted he had given Iran a 60-day deadline to comply with the terms of the deal. “I gave them 60 days and they didn’t meet it,” he said. “Today’s 61, you know. Today’s day 61.”

While Israeli media had previously reported the existence of a 60-day window, Trump had not confirmed or discussed it publicly until after Thursday’s military operation. He had also not disclosed whether he fully backed giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorization to strike.

On Friday, Netanyahu issued a video statement confirming that Israel had informed the U.S. about the operation beforehand. “They knew about the attack,” Netanyahu said. “What will they do now? I leave that to President Trump.”

Indications of an imminent military move appeared on Wednesday when non-essential U.S. personnel were ordered to evacuate certain regional outposts.

Trump had publicly expressed a desire to pursue diplomacy with Iran first. In May, he warned that military action could follow if talks failed. “We could actually blow [the centrifuges] up,” he said.

Trump welcomed Netanyahu to the White House on April 7, just over two months before the Israeli military launched airstrikes targeting high-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists.

In retaliation, Iran launched around 100 drones toward Israel. The Israel Defense Forces reported that all were intercepted successfully.

When asked if Netanyahu had shared intelligence about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and whether the 60-day deadline was coordinated, Trump replied, “I know what’s going on. Someone informed me of it.”

The U.S. has been urging Iran to fully abandon its uranium enrichment program in exchange for economic reintegration with the global market.

Vice President JD Vance stated in May that the ideal agreement would see Iran completely halt its nuclear ambitions and eliminate the possibility of obtaining a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran has resisted such terms. On June 4, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, “Who are you to tell us whether we should have a nuclear program or not?”

Satellite imagery following the Israeli air campaign revealed significant damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, a key component of its nuclear infrastructure.

In Tehran, firefighters were seen responding to a damaged building struck in the northern part of the city on June 13.

Commenting on the attack, Trump said Friday, “They had a great chance to make a deal. Iran did. They had a great chance to make a deal and they didn’t make it.”

Despite the escalation, Trump said the U.S. remains open to negotiations. Indirect talks between Washington and Tehran are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!”

In a follow-up post, Trump added, “There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter… come to an end.” He concluded, “Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left.”

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