US will help to defend Israel ‘if needed,’ Trump confirms to Fox News after warning Netanyahu against bombing Iran
Trump had warned Israel against Iran airstrikes – report
- President Donald Trump has said the US will help to defend Israel "if needed" after Israeli airstrikes against Iran led to a retaliatory drone attack by Tehran.
- Bret Baier of Fox News reported that Mr Trump was aware of Israel's raid beforehand but the US was not involved.
- Mr Trump had advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the attacks days earlier, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Mr Trump said that the goal of the airstrikes was to bring Iran back to the negotiating table regarding its nuclear programme, and warned on Truth Social of severe consequences if a deal is not made.
- Israel’s strikes reportedly killed Iranian military leaders, which it claimed was necessary due to Iran's continued movement to “weaponise” enriched uranium.