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Donald Trump claimed Iranian civilians welcome US strikes on their country's infrastructure, dismissing concerns about war crimes and punishment of ordinary people.

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President Donald Trump reportedly claimed that Iranian civilians are welcoming US strikes on their country's infrastructure, stating they are 'willing to suffer' the loss of power and basic services to achieve freedom. Trump dismissed concerns that bombing civilian targets would punish ordinary people, citing without evidence US intelligence intercepts of civilians urging continued attacks.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump claimed that Iranian civilians are actively welcoming US strikes on their country's infrastructure.[1]unverified
  • Trump stated that civilians are 'willing to suffer' the loss of power and basic services in order to achieve freedom from the Islamic Republic.[1]unverified
  • Trump cited US intelligence intercepts of civilians near active bombing sites as evidence, though no proof was provided.[1]unverified

Locations

IranIran, Middle East
32.43, 53.69
Washington DCUnited States, North America
38.91, -77.04

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President Donald Trump reportedly claimed that Iranian civilians are welcoming US strikes on their country's infrastructure, stating they are 'willing to suffer' the loss of power and basic services to achieve freedom. Trump dismissed concerns that bombing civilian targets would punish ordinary people, citing without evidence US intelligence intercepts of civilians urging continued attacks.

  • • President Donald Trump claimed that Iranian civilians are actively welcoming US strikes on their country's infrastructure.
  • • Trump stated that civilians are 'willing to suffer' the loss of power and basic services in order to achieve freedom from the Islamic Republic.
  • • Trump cited US intelligence intercepts of civilians near active bombing sites as evidence, though no proof was provided.