New statement from Trump after Iran operation: 'All I want is freedom'

United States President Donald Trump stated in a phone interview on Saturday morning that the primary objective of the military operation conducted against Iran was to ensure national security and support the freedom of the Iranian people. Trump continued his remarks by saying, "All I want is freedom for the people."

'I WANT A SECURE COUNTRY'

Touching upon the background of the operation, Trump expressed that the military moves initiated were not political, but were carried out entirely with the goal of Iran's future and regional stability. The US leader pointed out that the operation was conducted for security reasons, using the phrase, "I want a secure country, and we will have that."

WHAT HAPPENED?

While the negotiation process between Iran and the United States was ongoing, the US and Israel engaged in joint military actions against Iran in the morning hours. Israel officially announced that it had launched a "preemptive strike" against Iran. US President Donald Trump stated that the operation was larger in scale than expected.

Attacks targeted cities including the capital Tehran, as well as Isfahan, Tabriz, Karaj, Qom, Shiraz, Bushehr, Kermanshah, and Ilam. Following these developments, Israel and Iran completely closed their airspace to civilian traffic, and a state of emergency was declared across Israel. As sirens began to sound in the country, civilians were directed to shelters.

In response to the operation, the Iranian military announced that it had launched a counter-attack against Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Furthermore, this response from Iran did not only target Israel; it also encompassed US military bases located in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan. The US naval base in Bahrain was also hit.

While these developments in the region indicate an escalation of tension in the international arena, US President Trump's statements emphasizing "freedom" and "security" as his priorities drew attention.

News Source: 12punto