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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brydie Monaghan

Donald Trump’s statement in full as he confirms US and Israeli coordinated attack on Iran

  • Donald Trump confirmed US involvement in Israeli strikes across Iran, including Tehran, on Saturday, 28 February.
  • He characterised the strikes as a 'preventative attack' and a 'major combat operation'.
  • In the video above, Trump asserted that Iran would never be permitted to develop a nuclear weapon.
  • He justified the action by stating, 'It's been mass terror, and we're not going to take it any longer.'
  • The confirmation came after Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of negotiations with Iran on Friday, 27 February.

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