U.S. President Donald Trump defended the ongoing war against Iran, asserting that the military campaign halted Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and averted an immediate danger to Israel. The remarks were posted on the social‑media platform X and were reproduced by the outlet Middle East Eye.
In the statement, Trump said: “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.” The tweet was accompanied by an image of the president delivering the comment.
Trump’s comments link the U.S. engagement in Iran directly to the survival of the Jewish state, suggesting that without American intervention Israel would face annihilation. He framed the war as a pre‑emptive measure to protect both regional stability and global security.
Middle East Eye reported the president’s claim without providing additional context or reactions from other officials. The outlet did not cite any independent verification of the alleged Iranian nuclear progress or the specific threat to Israel.
The statement arrives amid ongoing diplomatic tensions in the Middle East, where concerns over Iran’s nuclear program continue to shape regional security calculations. No further details were offered regarding the scope of the war or any forthcoming policy actions.
Trump’s assertion underscores the administration’s narrative that U.S. military involvement in Iran is essential to prevent a broader catastrophe, positioning the conflict as a safeguard for an allied nation in the region.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-war-iran-prevented-israel-being-wiped-out.