Trump says Israel would be gone without him
Key Points:
- Former US President Donald Trump praised Iran's strikes on Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, stating it caused Iran to lose support in the Middle East.
- Trump claimed that if he were not president, Iran would have acquired a nuclear weapon and Israel would have been destroyed, warning that the US or Europe could be next targets.
- Trump released an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting a US pilot attacking Iran's Kharg Island, highlighting his tough stance on Iran.
- UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash condemned the policy of targeting Gulf Arab states and Jordan, calling it a failed approach and urging for political solutions focused on de-escalation.
- Gargash emphasized the need to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to achieve stability in the region.