US EditionTrump says an Israeli attack on Iran is not imminent but is concerned it 'could very well happen'
- On June 12, US President Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Iran is not imminent but said it "could very well happen," amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
- This follows Israel completing preparations for an operation against Iran, growing Iranian nuclear activities, and the US authorizing evacuation of some personnel in Iraq.
- Iran enriches uranium up to 60 percent at two sites, plans to upgrade to sixth-generation centrifuges, and threatens proportionate responses if sanctions snapback is triggered.
- Trump said, "I'd love to avoid the conflict," but stressed Iran must negotiate tougher and warned the Middle East "could be a dangerous place."
- The situation indicates an increased risk of military conflict, as U.S. officials keep a close watch on the threat landscape amid uncertainty over whether further nuclear negotiations in Oman will take place.
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Not Concerned About War, Gave Iran 60 Days, Today's 61st: Trump Backs Israel
Donald Trump said on Friday that he is "not concerned" about a regional war breaking out after Israel targeted and destroyed Iran's military and nuclear sites, while also killing its top nuclear scientists and commanders.
Trump has failed to moderate Netanyahu. Washington makes it clear that it is not involved in the military strikes.
Washington, Jun 12 (EFE).- U.S. President Donald Trump insisted this Thursday that he remains committed to reaching “a diplomatic solution” in nuclear negotiations with Iran at a time when tension has increased in the face of disagreements in the talks. “We remain committed to a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear problem. My administration has been instructed to negotiate with Iran,” Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social.
By Betsy Klein and Kylie Atwood, CNN US President Donald Trump warned Thursday of the possibility of a “major conflict” in the Middle East that could happen “soon.” US officials are increasingly concerned about the heightened risk of an Israeli attack on Iran after Tehran announced Thursday that it will ramp up its nuclear activities following the International Atomic Energy Agency’s passage of a resolution saying the country is not meeting its …
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