As Israeli warplanes and drones were launched into Iran, President Donald Trump was quick to distance the U.S. from Israel’s decision-making, but behind the scenes, his administration was aware of what Israel had planned.
As soon as the smoke from the first bombs cleared, Trump pivoted to use the moment to implore Tehran back to the negotiating table and to protect Israel from a counteroffensive.
Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and about 25 of its nuclear scientists. So far, two scientists have been confirmed dead, in addition to the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, the military chief of staff and senior general. The men were subject to international sanctions over their role in Iran’s longstanding bid to join Israel as the second nuclear-armed power in the Middle East, according to the Australian Broadcasting Company.
Trump told reporters on Thursday at the White House that he preferred Israel not attack Iran.
“I don’t want them going in, because I think it would blow it,” Trump said, referring to a potential Israeli attack on Iran during the ongoing U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran. “Might help it actually, but it also could blow it.”
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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