President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were instrumental in ending the 12-day Iran-Israel war. He drew a controversial parallel to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, suggesting a similar decisive outcome.
Trump asserted that the severe pressure and direct hits on Iran’s nuclear program during the conflict compelled Tehran to abandon its nuclear weapons aspirations. He dismissed reports from intelligence agencies that questioned the extent of the damage, maintaining that the sites were “completely destroyed.”
The conflict began with Israel’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, driven by concerns about their nuclear program. Iran, in response, stated its nuclear activities were solely for peaceful purposes. The sustained hostilities resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
A ceasefire, reportedly brokered by Trump, was holding. His remarks highlight his ongoing defense of his administration’s foreign policy actions and their perceived effectiveness in regional stability.