President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he would 'destroy' Iran, stating 'Yes, I would do that. It's possible.' When a journalist asked how a 'president of peace' could call for the destruction of a nation, Trump replied: 'Because by destroying Iran, we create peace in the world. With Iran, I don't think peace can be achieved.' The exchange was reported by The Zioneer.
President Donald Trump made the remarks in an exchange with a journalist on Thursday. The statement introduces a justification for annihilating an entire nation as a means to achieve global peace — a formulation not seen in his previous threats.
The Zioneer has documented Trump's previous statements on Iran. On June 11, Trump threatened to 'wipe Iran off the face of the earth' if no comprehensive peace deal was reached. On July 6, he said the US would 'defeat Iran, whether pleasantly or some other way.' On July 27, he said the US would 'cripple Iran with full force.' On August 11, he stated the US 'can strike Iran with great force.' The Thursday exchange marks a rhetorical shift by pairing the destruction of the entire nation with the creation of peace.
2 developments
- StrongTrump warns Iran: 'If there is no deal, I will finish the job'
- DevelopingTrump: Bombing Iran 'will probably happen' if they don't abide by deal
- DevelopingTrump says he will 'attack them with force' if Iran collapses talks again
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
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