Trump Claims He Warned Iran Before Strike

Former President Donald Trump asserts he issued a warning to Iran prior to Israel’s recent military action that resulted in the deaths of Iranian military leaders. Iran has vowed retaliation for the strike, but Trump, in statements made early Friday, placed blame for the escalating conflict squarely on Iran.

Expanding on his initial comments, Trump claimed he delivered a specific ultimatum to Iran approximately two months ago. “I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to ‘make a deal,’” he stated, adding pointedly, “They should have done it!”

Trump characterized the current situation as a consequence of Iran’s inaction, suggesting they may now have a “second chance.” He framed his communication as direct instruction, stating, “I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there.”

This claim of a pre-attack “ultimatum” raises questions about the extent of communication between the U.S. and Iran prior to the Israeli strike and whether it constituted a formal warning or simply a reiteration of long-standing demands for negotiations. The timing and nature of this alleged communication are likely to be scrutinized as the situation in the region continues to develop, particularly given the potential for further escalation and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. It’s worth noting that characterizing the situation as a simple failure to heed an “ultimatum” potentially oversimplifies a deeply rooted and multifaceted conflict.