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Trump claims Israel owes its survival to his actions against Iran
Reported by Ananya Das (Senior Writer) · Indian Express - World ·
US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel and the wider Middle East would not exist today if he had not stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Writing on Truth Social on Friday, November 6, Trump claimed that nobody wants to admit this fact, but everyone knows it is true. He has made similar remarks before, including in an interview with Fox & Friends and during a rally in Iowa on November 1.
Aid Policy Change And Midterms
The post follows a shift in US policy regarding financial support for Israel. Under a 10-year deal starting in 2018, the US provided $3.8 billion a year in military aid, but Trump has now stated that this aid will end this year because Israel does not need it. Meanwhile, Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the recent midterm elections. When asked about Vice President JD Vance blaming the war in Iran for the heavy Republican losses, Trump agreed that it was largely true and stated he would not act differently if he could go back.
Future Strikes Unclear
Trump has given mixed answers over three days regarding whether the US will strike Iran again. On the eve of the midterms, he said no when asked if strikes would continue. On Tuesday, he told the Financial Times he had no plans for new strikes right now, though US forces remain ready. By Thursday, he described Iran as largely destroyed and told reporters they would know soon enough about any future military action.
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What Happened
US President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel and the Middle East owe their survival to his efforts to block an Iranian nuclear weapon, while also announcing the end of US military aid to Israel.
Why It Matters
This development marks a major shift in long-standing US foreign policy and financial commitments to Israel, while also reflecting domestic political fallout from midterm election losses tied to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
What Happens Next
It remains unclear whether the US will launch new military strikes against Iran, as the administration's stance has shifted repeatedly over a three-day period.
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