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Trump denies Israel pushed US into Iran war

President Donald Trump has publicly denied that Israel influenced the US decision to go to war with Iran.

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Trump denies Israel pushed US into Iran war
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President Donald Trump has publicly denied that Israel influenced the US decision to go to war with Iran. In a statement, he said, 'Israel never convinced me to go to war with Iran,' directly countering speculation about Israeli pressure. The comment comes amid ongoing US military and diplomatic pressure on Tehran, including a naval blockade and high-stakes negotiations. Trump's remarks aim to frame the conflict as a unilateral US strategic choice.
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20 Apr@clashreport

Trump elaborated on his denial, specifically citing the October 7 attacks and his anti-nuclear stance as the reasons for war, and launched a broadside against media 'pundits and polls'.

20 Apr@Osinttechnical

Trump added a comparison to Venezuela and predicted 'amazing' results in Iran.

20 Apr@disclosetv

Trump made the denial in a social media post, specifically referencing the October 7 attacks and his position on Iran's nuclear program.

20 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Trump elaborated on his denial in a Truth Social post, specifically mentioning October 7 attacks and his opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons as factors, while attacking media and polls as rigged.

20 Apr@officialrnintel

Trump added a direct attack on media pundits and polls, calling 90% of their reporting lies and made-up stories.

20 AprDD Geopolitics

Trump's denial was made in a public statement, adding to his previous comments on the matter.

20 Apr@Osint613

Trump added commentary attacking media coverage, calling it 'FAKE NEWS' and claiming '90% of what they say are lies and made up stories.'

20 Apr@visegrad24

Trump elaborated that his decision was based on his long-held opposition to an Iranian nuclear weapon and the 'results of October 7th'.

20 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump added criticism of media and polls as 'lies' and 'rigged,' and expressed optimism about potential regime change in Iran leading to prosperity.

20 AprOur News, Today

Trump made the denial in a statement on Monday, providing a specific timeline for his rebuttal to the reports.

20 AprКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

Trump expanded on his previous denial, adding commentary on Iran's nuclear future, regime change, and criticism of media and polls.

20 AprGeopolitics Watch

Trump provided more context for his decision, citing the 'results of Oct. 7th' and his 'lifelong opinion' against an Iranian nuclear weapon. He also expanded his criticism of the media and polls, and made a direct call for 'regime change' in Iran.

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