Iran, Trump and Israel
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Amid ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran, Trump is publicly and privately making clear his desire to keep the United States out of the fray for now.
"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.
Israel-Iran live updates: Trump says it's 'possible' US 'could get involved' in Israel-Iran conflict
President Donald Trump told ABC News that "it's possible we could get involved" in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The president made the comments to ABC News' Rachel Scott. He also reiterated that the U.S. is "not at this moment involved" in the conflict.
The fact that Israel struck Iran without any US involvement, and against the president’s publicly stated wishes, now thrusts Trump into one of the biggest tests of his young presidency.
Trump has often been a disruptor at global gatherings, badgering U.S. allies and competitors alike. But the dynamic could be different in 2025.
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President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent effusive birthday wishes to U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, praising him as a staunch ally as Israel continued to bombard its arch foe Iran.