President Donald Trump on Thursday raised the prospect of an Israeli military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, warning that such an operation "could very well happen" soon. His remarks, made during a White House appearance, come amid growing international concern over Iran's nuclear ambitions and reports that Israel is preparing for possible military action, The Independent reported.
Asked whether an Israeli attack was likely, Trump said, "I don't want to say it's inevitable, but it looks like something that could very easily happen," reflecting mounting pressure over Tehran's nuclear program. In the wake of his comments, the U.S. began drawing down embassy staff in Iraq and ordered the evacuation of military families from select Middle Eastern regions, citing rising security threats, according to the Financial Times.
