US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Harlan Ullman, a seasoned US naval veteran, has sharply criticized Trump’s televised address, contending that it lacked a coherent plan to tackle the conflict with Iran.
“The speech was marred by confusion, inconsistency, and a general sense of disarray,” Ullman stated in an interview with Al Jazeera, cautioning that the administration’s emphasis on crippling Iranian oil infrastructure could inadvertently fuel a global surge in fuel prices.
“I believe Iran will perceive this as a triumph for their cause,” he noted.

In a statement that reinforced previous assertions, US President Trump emphasized that the current conflict will extend for at least another few weeks. According to Trump, the US has secured decisive victories, bringing the war effort to the brink of a conclusive outcome, which he anticipates will be achieved within a timeframe of approximately two to three weeks.

Trump’s comments also touched on his criticism of NATO, although the alliance itself was not explicitly mentioned in the context of the conflict. There were, however, discussions surrounding the potential involvement of allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump highlighted the progress made in achieving strategic objectives, stating that US forces will continue their aerial campaign over the next couple of weeks.

The president warned that if Iran fails to negotiate a deal, the US will target the country’s energy infrastructure. Trump’s statement was stark, with him declaring that the US will “bomb Iran back to the Dark Ages” if necessary.

According to David Des Roches, a senior fellow at the Thayer Marshall Institute, Trump’s recent address to the nation suggests a potential escalation of hostilities against Iran. In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Des Roches observed that Trump’s remarks not only reaffirmed Iran’s status as a regional threat but also hinted at the discovery of previously unknown capabilities.

According to the US president, Iran’s naval capabilities have been effectively neutralized, its air force severely damaged, and a significant portion of its leadership has been eliminated. Furthermore, the country’s capacity to launch missiles has been significantly restricted. The president asserts that the US is currently experiencing its greatest success to date.

“We’re on the cusp of a major breakthrough,” President Trump declared, emphasizing the US’s progress in its objectives. “I extend my sincerest appreciation to key Middle Eastern nations – Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain – for their unwavering support. Their dedication will not be taken for granted, and we will ensure their success in every aspect.”

In a recent statement, Trump has urged countries reliant on Gulf oil imports to take decisive action and reclaim control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively obstructed by Iran, despite the US initiating the conflict unilaterally.

In a recent statement, the US president framed the ongoing conflict as a means to safeguard a brighter and more secure future for the nation’s children and future generations. “This represents a profound investment in the well-being and prosperity of your children and grandchildren,” Trump emphasized, adding that the international community is taking notice of the US’s growing power and influence. He reiterated that the war is imperative to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear capability, despite his own intelligence director’s earlier assessment that Tehran has no intention of pursuing such a goal.

The US president asserts that the nation is making rapid progress toward its objectives, with a successful outcome now within sight. “We’re on the cusp of achieving our goals, and I’m confident we’ll reach that milestone in the very near future,” he declares.
The US president has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the country will face severe repercussions over the next 2-3 weeks. “We will unleash a powerful counterattack, propelling Iran back to a bygone era,” he emphasizes.
While the president maintains that regime change was never a primary objective, he notes that the current situation has led to a regime shift following the death of Iran’s former leader. He also cautions Iran against strikes on power plants, warning that the US will target key infrastructure if a deal is not reached.
“If we fail to secure a deal within this timeframe, our sights are set on strategic targets, including Iran’s power generation facilities. If no agreement is reached, we will launch simultaneous attacks on these facilities, dealing them a devastating blow,” the president warns.

In a final statement, the US president reaffirmed his conviction that the conflict has reached a decisive turning point.
“It’s almost time to declare victory over Iran’s malevolent threat to the United States and global security,” Trump emphasized.

US President Trump asserts that his decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal during his first term in office was instrumental in safeguarding the region and the state of Israel from potential devastation.
Trump posits that the agreement, brokered under former President Barack Obama, would have facilitated Iran’s acquisition of a substantial nuclear arsenal, thereby posing a significant threat to regional stability.
Under the terms of the accord, Iran significantly reduced its nuclear programme, subject to rigorous international oversight.
Trump claims that, had the agreement remained in place, Iran would have likely acquired nuclear capabilities years ago and exploited them, leading to a drastically altered global landscape.
He further asserts that, in such a scenario, the Middle East and Israel as they exist today would not have come into being.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear activities are purely peaceful in nature and that it has never sought to develop a nuclear weapon.