Trump Blasts Israel-Iran War Claims: ‘I Might Have Forced Their Hand’
Trump Flips Script on US Role in Iran Conflict
Donald Trump has hit back at claims that Israel dragged America into war with Iran. Speaking out for the first time since Operation Epic Fury, Trump turned the tables, suggesting he was the one who pressured Israel into striking first.
When asked if Israel forced the US into the conflict, Trump fired back: “No, I might have forced their hand.” He explained that ongoing talks with Iran convinced him Tehran was gearing up for an attack. “We were negotiating with these lunatics, and I thought they’d strike first. So, if anything, I pushed Israel’s hand,” he insisted.
This contradicts the official story from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who told Congress:
“We knew there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that would trigger an attack against American forces. If we didn’t strike first, we’d suffer higher casualties.”
MAGA Base Furious as Trump’s Claims Spark Infighting
Trump’s comments sparked fury within his own ranks. Conservative firebrand Matt Walsh slammed the former president: “Saying Israel forced our hand in war with Iran is the worst thing he could have said.” The clash exposes cracks in Trump’s support as tensions soar.
Bombing Intensifies as Region Teeters on Edge
The violence raged on Tuesday with fresh US and Israeli airstrikes pounding Tehran. Israel warned civilians, broadcasting in Persian to evacuate key zones before targeting military sites. Overnight raids reportedly destroyed crucial government and security compounds.
Meanwhile, US embassies went on high alert after attacks on consulates in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The State Department ordered non-essential staff and families out of Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan, and UAE. With much regional airspace closed, over a million Americans remain trapped in the danger zone.
Confusing War Aims and Changing Timelines
Officials are sending mixed signals on objectives and war length. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News the mission is to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But a White House insider told the Daily Mail the goal is actually to cripple Iran’s missiles, production lines, and navy—without mentioning nukes or regime change.
Trump himself has shifted stance on the war’s duration. Once saying it’d last just weeks, he now warns the US can fight “far longer” if needed. “The big wave hasn’t even happened,” he said, brushing off Iranian peace offers on Truth Social with a blunt “Too late.”
