President Donald Trump reportedly said the planned U.S. strike on Iran was intended to be a massive attack, the largest since World War II, but was called off. The statement was published overnight Sunday.
President Donald Trump, in remarks reported early Monday, described the planned U.S. strike on Iran that was called off as intended to be 'massive' and 'the largest since World War II.' The statement comes amid a prolonged period of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, during which The Zioneer has reported on multiple instances of Trump threatening large-scale military action and then delaying it. The reported attack, which never materialized, was previously described by Israeli officials as a 'dramatic escalation' that could have drawn Israel into a direct confrontation. The specific timing and reason for the cancellation remain unclear from the report.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump reportedly orders preparations for massive strike on Iran
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran asked him not to attack tonight, says he intends to order strong strike
- StrongTrump says he is 'close to making a decision' on massive attack on Iran, in N12 interview
- StrongWhite House report: Trump weighs immediate order for large-scale attack on Iran, including energy infrastructure
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