Trump's comments were made via a post on Truth Social, where he emphasized that 'Israel never talked me into the war with Iran' and reiterated his view that 'IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.' His remarks directly contradict earlier statements from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested that Trump was compelled to act due to an imminent Israeli attack that would provoke Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces.
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Trump Denies Israeli Influence on Iran War Decision in Post
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On April 20, 2026, President Donald Trump asserted that Israel did not influence his decision to wage war against Iran, attributing his actions to the results of the October 7th attack and his long-standing belief that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and criticism regarding the U.S. military involvement in the region.
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