Raleigh, North Carolina – Former US President Donald Trump has called for Israel tostrike Iranian nuclear facilities in response to recent missile attacks on the country. This statement directly contradicts the position of current President Joe Biden, who has advised Israel to refrain fromtargeting nuclear infrastructure.
Trump made these remarks during a campaign rally in North Carolina on Friday, October 4th, 2024. Hecriticized Biden’s response to the Iranian attacks, stating, They asked (Biden), ‘What do you think, what do you think about Iran (doing this)? Are you going to hit Iran?’ He said, ‘As long as theydon’t hit nuclear (facilities) or anything like that.’ That’s what you want, right? I said, ‘I think he’s got it wrong. Shouldn’t you hit that?’
Trump’s call fora preemptive strike against Iran’s nuclear program comes amidst heightened tensions between the two countries. Earlier this week, Iran launched missile attacks on Israel, prompting the Israeli government to consider retaliatory measures.
President Biden, while acknowledging Israel’s right to defend itself, has urged the country to exercise caution and avoidactions that could escalate the conflict. He specifically cautioned against targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, stating, The answer is no, when asked if he would support such a move.
However, the US State Department has confirmed that Israel has not yet given assurances to the Biden administration that it will not retaliate against Iranian nuclear facilities.
This public disagreement between Trump and Biden highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East. Trump’s hawkish stance on Iran has been a consistent theme throughout his political career, while Biden has sought a more diplomatic approach.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides poised to escalate tensions. The international community is watching closely as Israel weighs its options and the potential consequences of any retaliatory action.
References:
- CNN: [Link to CNN article]
- AFP: [Link to AFP article]
- The Times of Israel: [Link to The Times of Israel article]
*US State Department: [Link to US State Department statement]
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