The time has come for the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China to recognize this reality. Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and end its support for terrorism. The very defective JCPOA expires shortly anyway, and gives Iran a clear and quick path to nuclear breakout. The regime also greatly tightened the reins on their own country, even recently killing 1,500 people at the many protests that are taking place all throughout Iran.
The missiles fired last night at us and our allies were paid for with the funds made available by the last administration. Then, Iran went on a terror spree, funded by the money from the deal, and created hell in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Instead of saying "thank you" to the United States, they chanted "death to America." In fact, they chanted "death to America" the day the agreement was signed. Iran’s hostilities substantially increased after the foolish Iran nuclear deal was signed in 2013, and they were given $150 billion, not to mention $1.8 billion in cash. In recent months alone, Iran has seized ships in international waters, fired an unprovoked strike on Saudi Arabia, and shot down two U.S. These powerful sanctions will remain until Iran changes its behavior. By removing Soleimani, we have sent a powerful message to terrorists: If you value your own life, you will not threaten the lives of our people.Īs we continue to evaluate options in response to Iranian aggression, the United States will immediately impose additional punishing economic sanctions on the Iranian regime. Soleimani’s hands were drenched in both American and Iranian blood. In recent days, he was planning new attacks on American targets, but we stopped him. personnel in Iraq that badly wounded four service members and killed one American, and he orchestrated the violent assault on the U.S. Soleimani directed the recent attacks on U.S. troops, including the planting of roadside bombs that maim and dismember their victims.
He viciously wounded and murdered thousands of U.S. He fueled bloody civil wars all across the region. He trained terrorist armies, including Hezbollah, launching terrorist strikes against civilian targets. As the head of the Quds Force, Soleimani was personally responsible for some of the absolutely worst atrocities. At my direction, the United States military eliminated the world’s top terrorist, Qasem Soleimani. Last week, we took decisive action to stop a ruthless terrorist from threatening American lives. Iran has been the leading sponsor of terrorism, and their pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens the civilized world.
I salute the incredible skill and courage of America’s men and women in uniform.įor far too long - all the way back to 1979, to be exact - nations have tolerated Iran’s destructive and destabilizing behavior in the Middle East and beyond. No American or Iraqi lives were lost because of the precautions taken, the dispersal of forces, and an early warning system that worked very well. Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world. Our great American forces are prepared for anything. We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases. I'm pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. Remarks by President Donald Trump on Iran, released by the White House:Īs long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
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