Statement on Iran from US President Trump: We Didn't Attack with Full Force Due to Elections
US President Donald Trump claimed that they did not attack Iran with their full power because of the congressional midterm elections in November and stated that the war could end after the elections.
US President Donald Trump claimed that they did not attack Iran with full force due to the congressional midterm elections to be held in the country on November 3. Making evaluations regarding the course of the war in an interview with Fox News, Trump made various claims about the Tehran administration.
Congressional Midterm Elections and Military Strategy
US President Donald Trump made striking statements regarding the ongoing conflicts with Iran in an interview with Fox News. Upon the host asking why they did not attack Iran with all their might, Trump drew attention to the congressional midterm elections taking place on November 3. Trump stated that he did not want this move because of the elections.
Future of the War and Views on Missiles
Suggesting that the war could end right after or right before the elections, Trump argued that Iran is difficult to manage and that they are in big trouble. Touching upon Iran's missiles, the US President noted that their missiles have been largely destroyed, but they will always have some missiles left.
No Regrets and Nuclear Capacity Claim
Expressing that he does not feel any regret regarding Iran, Donald Trump claimed that Tehran's nuclear capabilities were taken away from them. Making evaluations about the military operations and the general status of the process, Trump defended his decisions on the matter.