Iran, Trump and Israel
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Iran had previously threatened U.S. targets in the region and now blames the United States for the Israeli attacks
Former Ambassador Robert O’Brien, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from 2019 to 2021, predicted on Monday that Israel’s attack on Iran will do more than delay the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
The conflict has killed hundreds and wounded more than a thousand since Friday in Iran and killed at least 24 and injured hundreds in Israel. The attack on Iran came amid protracted talks between the U.S. and Iran centered around Iran’s nuclear program.
Several UN agencies are warning of the civilian toll in both Israel and Iran, and stressing the public not to forget about the continued destruction of Gaza.
Watch live coverage as President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada.