U.S. President Donald Trump addressed reports today (Friday) in an interview with Time magazine claiming he had prevented an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, and said those claims are untrue.
According to Trump, he never tried to stop Israel from acting against Iran’s nuclear program and had no intention of doing so. He suggested that Israel may choose to go to war if it sees fit, but emphasized that the United States would not be drawn into such a conflict against its will. He noted that Israel is a sovereign nation whose security decisions are based on its own defense needs—not on the state of its relationship with the U.S.
Netanyahu may initiate a war
Regarding his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump dismissed concerns that Israel could drag the United States into war. While Netanyahu might choose to launch a military campaign, Trump maintained that America would not join it unless it decided to do so independently.
He added that if a nuclear agreement with Iran cannot be reached, the situation would likely shift to a different, more serious phase—though he did not elaborate on what that might entail. Trump clarified that while he is open to diplomatic solutions, he would never compromise the core interests of the United States or its allies in the region.
Saudi Arabia expected to join the Abraham Accords
The President also took the opportunity to highlight his administration’s foreign policy accomplishments, emphasizing the historic normalization agreements between Israel and Gulf states as a key achievement. He expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia would soon join the Abraham Accords.
Trump described Saudi participation in the agreements as inevitable, pointing to the shifting dynamics in the region. He stressed that during his presidency he worked to strengthen ties with Sunni and Arab nations in order to promote stability in the Middle East.
Open to meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader
On the subject of tensions with Iran, Trump said he would be willing to meet with Iran’s Supreme Leader if it could lead to a diplomatic agreement. He stated that he does not avoid such talks and believes that if a strong deal can be reached, it should be pursued. At the same time, he warned that failure to reach an understanding could lead to a very different outcome, though he declined to go into details.
Turning to U.S. domestic policy, Trump reiterated the contrasts between his presidency and those of others, saying that every policy decision he made was in response to real and pressing threats—whether in the economy, immigration, or national security. He stated that his success lay in addressing long-neglected problems, and while he wasn’t asking for credit, he believed it was clear that his actions reshaped both the Middle East and the United States.
