Netanyahu Claims Iran Planned to Assassinate Trump

Iran-Israel military conflict is intensifying. Hundreds of casualties have been reported so far. Leaders from both countries are hinting at a full-scale war.

Iran-Israel Conflict: The military conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating. Israel targeted over 170 locations and 720 military infrastructures in Iran. 20 Iranian military officers and several senior scientists were killed. Approximately 400 civilians died, and over 250 Iranian citizens were injured. In retaliation, Iran attacked Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Iran claimed to have also targeted the Israeli Ministry of Defence. 14 Israeli citizens were killed in the Iranian attacks, with 390 injured.

Mediation Offer Rejected

Iran rejected mediation offers from Oman and Qatar. Leaders of both countries are speaking of war. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Netanyahu) has vowed to continue attacks. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has promised a strong response.

US Embassy Issues Security Alert

The US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, issued a security alert. The embassy advised all US citizens in Iraq to avoid locations frequented by foreigners, and any large gatherings or crowded areas. The embassy stated that foreign terrorist organisations may attack in Iraq.

Iran Wanted to Assassinate President Trump: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran sought to assassinate US President Donald Trump. He said Iran viewed Trump as a threat to its nuclear programme. Trump never showed leniency towards Iran; he did what was right and prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This is why Iran considers him their number one enemy. Netanyahu claimed that through the Axis of Resistance, Iran planned to assassinate Trump twice, but their plans failed.

Netanyahu added that Trump withdrew from a flawed agreement with Iran, eliminated IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani, and made it abundantly clear that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. He was extremely firm; therefore, he is enemy number one for Iran.

Sometimes You Have to Fight Before You Can Talk

US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Israel and Iran could reach an agreement, but added that sometimes countries have to fight first. We will continue to support Israel. He further stated that Iran should agree to a nuclear deal.