President Donald Trump decided to bomb Iran, revealing that his suggestion of a two-week negotiation window was a tactic to mislead Iranian leaders. The strikes aimed to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, which the United States has sought to contain for nearly two decades. By announcing the bombings and stating that Iran's facilities were 'obliterated,' Trump positioned the U.S. in a tense confrontation with Iran, risking potential for counterattacks. U.S. government was already preparing evacuations and strategic adjustments in the Middle East ahead of expected consequences from the assault.
Trump declared from the White House on Saturday that the strikes hours earlier had left Iran's nuclear facilities 'completely and totally obliterated,' and demanded that Iran abandon any remaining nuclear capability.
The suggestion of a two-week reprieve Trump announced on Thursday came as the U.S. government prepared for a range of scenarios, flying U.S. citizens out of Israel, moving personnel out of American embassies in the Middle East.
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