In a bold statement, former US President Donald Trump suggested that Israel should prioritize targeting Irans nuclear facilities in response to the Islamic Republics recent missile barrage. His comments come as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with fears of broader conflict growing in the Middle East.Trump criticizes Bidens stanceTrumps remarks were aimed at President Joe Bidens response to a question about Israels potential reaction to Irans missile attacks. Biden had downplayed the likelihood of an all-out war, stating that military escalation in the region should be avoided. How confident are you its not going to rain Biden had said, emphasizing his belief that full-scale war could be prevented.However, Trump disagreed, criticizing Biden for not encouraging Israel to strike Irans nuclear capabilities first. They asked him, what do you think about Iran Would you hit Iran And he goes, As long as they dont hit the nuclear stuff. Thats the thing you want to hit, right Trump argued. Isnt that what youre supposed to hit I mean, its the biggest risk we have, nuclear weapons.Worry about everything else laterTrump, who is the Republican frontrunner for the upcoming US presidential elections, emphasized that Israel should take immediate action against Irans nuclear sites, suggesting that other concerns could be dealt with afterward. If theyre going to do it, theyre going to do it. But well find out whatever their plans are, he added.Ayatollah Khamenei defends Irans actionsThe former presidents comments came a day after Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, defended the recent missile attacks on Israel. In his first Friday sermon in five years, Khamenei called the strikes legal and legitimate, claiming they were a justified response to Israels actions. He further argued that every attack on Israel is a service to the region and all humanity.This rhetoric, combined with increasing military activity, has heightened concerns that the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran could spiral into a broader confrontation.
