President Donald Trump said the United States may launch a limited attack on Iran, according to reports. Trump noted the statement follows recent exchanges of fire between the two countries.
President Donald Trump said tonight that the United States may conduct a limited attack on Iran, specifying for the first time that any potential military strike would be limited in scope. The statement, reported by multiple outlets, follows recent exchanges of fire between U.S. and Iranian forces.
The remarks come hours after The Zioneer reported, at 21:13 Jerusalem, that White House associates said President Trump was considering an additional military move against Iran and that intensive security discussions were underway, with new operational plans presented. That earlier report was based on sources close to the President. Now Trump himself has directly addressed the possibility, describing the potential operation as limited.
The latest development continues a pattern of U.S. dual-track strategy that The Zioneer has documented over recent weeks. The Zioneer previously reported (Mon Jun 8) on Trump's warning to Israel against retaliation that could derail U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, and (Tue Jun 9) on Trump calling an Israeli strike in Iran 'unnecessary but understandable' while still urging restraint. Trump has simultaneously pursued diplomatic channels, telling Netanyahu (Jun 8) that the U.S. and Iran were 'days away from a breakthrough' on a nuclear framework. The White House has also signaled through Qatari mediators (Jun 11) that recent strikes were a response to specific incidents, not the start of all-out war.
What remains unclear is the precise definition of a 'limited attack' — whether it refers to scope, geography, or targets — and whether such an operation would require further provocations or be pre-emptive. No timeline or conditions have been provided.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump: US can strike Iran with 'great force'
- DevelopingTrump says US is suppressing Iran's offensive capabilities, sees possibility of a deal
- ConfirmedTrump: 'Very hard attack' on Iran last night; US ready to strike again at any time
- DevelopingReport: Trump considered resuming limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse
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