President Trump announced Sunday that he had planned a significant military operation against Iran earlier this week, which he described as the largest since World War II.
Without using explicit language, Trump hinted at the possibility of nuclear weapons being involved in the planned action, drawing comparisons to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
However, it remains unclear whether Trump was specifically referring to nuclear weapons or a large-scale conventional attack, as he did not clarify the nature of the operation.
Trump stated that Iran had approached the United States, along with other regional partners, to propose a deal that would prevent further conflict.
He noted that Iran had expressed a strong desire to avoid an attack, indicating they were aware of the scale of the planned operation.
Following the cancellation of the planned strikes, Trump confirmed that the U.S. would now engage in negotiations with Iran to resolve the ongoing tensions.
He emphasized that the talks would begin the following afternoon and expressed hope that a successful agreement could prevent unnecessary loss of life and long-term destruction.
Trump acknowledged that reaching a deal could save significant time and resources, stating that rebuilding after a major conflict would be extremely difficult.
The announcement came after Trump reportedly ordered a large-scale bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, which was later called off.
Trump explained that the decision to halt the attack was based on negotiations with Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, which had agreed to the terms of a potential peace agreement.
The deal reportedly includes the immediate and complete opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear program, according to Trump’s statements.
The U.S. had resumed military operations against Iran last week after Iran launched missile attacks on American forces in the region, which were intercepted by U.S. defenses.
Prior to this, Trump had called off a series of nightly attacks earlier in the month to allow for continued diplomatic discussions.
Trump reiterated that the U.S. would remain open to a negotiated resolution, emphasizing the importance of avoiding further escalation in the region.
