Trump Says He Saved Iran Supreme Leader From ‘Ugly,’ ‘Ignominious’ Death
- On June 24, a ceasefire mediated by the United States between Israel and Iran began, bringing an end to almost two weeks of intense fighting.
- The ceasefire came after US airstrikes targeted and destroyed three Iranian nuclear facilities, followed by Iran launching missile attacks on Israel and American military bases in the Gulf region, among them a major air base in Qatar.
- President Donald Trump claimed he saved Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a major Israeli offensive and criticized Khamenei's claim of victory as false.
- Trump stated that he prevented the individual from experiencing a brutal and disgraceful death, and he warned Iran to reintegrate into the global order or risk facing increased isolation, decline, and devastation.
- Following Tehran's hostile response, Trump halted efforts to ease sanctions, though he scheduled further US-Iran talks and called for Iran to return to negotiations.
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Trump fires against Iran: "I saved him from a very ugly and shameful death. So the conflict continues to escalate.
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