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Trump says war on Iran prevented Israel from being wiped out
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US President Donald Trump defends the war on Iran, claiming it prevented Israel from being "wiped out".
What happened
US President Donald Trump claims that the war on Iran prevented Israel from being "wiped out", and that it stopped Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Why it matters
The claim has significant implications for international relations and regional stability, as it suggests a major conflict had a profound impact on the Middle East. The assertion also highlights the US President's perspective on the war's consequences. The statement may be seen as a justification for the US military action.
Key facts
- Trump claimed Iran would have wiped out Israel if war had not intervened.
- Trump stated the war stopped Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- The US President made these claims in a tweet.
- The tweet does not provide further details on the alleged threat to Israel.
- The claims are based on Trump's personal perspective.
Official statement
“. “I went to war to stop the, one of, it could be one of the worst things that could ever happen to the world, to us, but to the world. Israel would be wiped out right now. There would be no Israel.”
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