Trump: "Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.
No American or Iraqi lives were lost because of precautions taken, and an early warning system that worked very well."
No American or Iraqi lives were lost because of precautions taken, and an early warning system that worked very well."
Trump: "Soleimani directed the recent attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq that wounded service members and killed one American. In recent days, he was planning more attacks but we stopped him. Soleimani's hands were drenched in blood. We should've removed him long ago."
Trump: "Iran's hostilities substantially increased after the foolish nuclear deal was signed... Iran went on a terror spree funded by the money from the deal. The missiles fired last night at us and our allies were made available by the funds provided by the last administration."
Trump: "The time has come for the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China to recognize this reality. They must all break away from the deal...
Peace and stability cannot prevail in the Middle East as long as Iran is allowed to foment violence."
Peace and stability cannot prevail in the Middle East as long as Iran is allowed to foment violence."
Trump: "Today, I am going to ask NATO to become much more involved in the Middle East process."
Notes our economy has become much stronger and we've become energy independent.
"We do not need Middle East oil."
Notes our economy has become much stronger and we've become energy independent.
"We do not need Middle East oil."
Trump: "Having this great military doesn't mean we have to use it. We do NOT want to use it."
