US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is prepared to defend itself and Israel in the event of Iran attempting to retaliate for strikes on its territory.
Trump declares readiness to defend Israel if Iran retaliates
Trump specified that he is monitoring Iran’s possible response. The US Central Command is on high alert, he added.
On the night of 13 June, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a ‘pre-emptive strike’ against Iran.
Fox News journalists noted that Trump knew in advance about Israel’s attack on Iran.
