Trump Takes Credit for Ending Iran-Israel War After US Strikes

President Donald Trump publicly claimed on Wednesday that US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were solely responsible for ending the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. He controversially drew a parallel to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to illustrate the perceived decisiveness of the American action.
Trump argued that the immense pressure and suffering inflicted upon Iran during the conflict, particularly through the US strikes, compelled them to abandon their nuclear weapons ambitions. He dismissed intelligence assessments suggesting otherwise, insisting on the complete obliteration of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The conflict itself was triggered by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, driven by concerns over a potential nuclear weapons program. Iran consistently stated its nuclear activities were for peaceful energy generation. The prolonged hostilities led to significant civilian casualties and property destruction.
A ceasefire, reportedly brokered by Trump, was holding, despite his earlier criticisms of both sides for alleged truce violations. Trump’s comments highlight his firm conviction in the effectiveness of his foreign policy decisions.