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News · 9 June 2026

Trump Explains Timing Of Israel’s Iran Strikes

Trump Explains Timing Of Israel’s Iran Strikes

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People following events in the region received fresh comments about how decisions were made around the missile attacks. Speaking to the BBC on Monday, Donald Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu had not gone against what he wanted because the missiles were already heading towards Iran when they spoke. He also said that when he asks the Israeli prime minister to act, he does so.

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