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Trump details reasons for Iran airstrikes

President Trump says his lifelong stance against an Iranian nuclear weapon and the 'results of October 7th' drove his decision to launch airstrikes, not Israeli persuasion.

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President Donald Trump has elaborated on his decision to launch airstrikes against Iran, stating it was driven by his long-held belief that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and by the 'results of October 7th.' He explicitly denied that Israel ever talked him into the war. This statement reinforces his previous denials of Israeli influence and clarifies his personal rationale for the military action. The comments come amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and fluctuating public support for the conflict.
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