In a pair of back-to-back statements, President Trump characterized Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes as “a very weak response” to what he called the “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear facilities. He claimed that 14 missiles were fired, 13 were intercepted, and one was allowed to pass because it posed no threat. Emphasizing that “NO Americans were harmed,” Trump suggested the attacks may have been more symbolic than strategic, stating that Iran had “gotten it all out of their system.”

In a notably different tone from earlier confrontational language, Trump went on to thank Iran for providing early notice of the strike, saying it helped avoid loss of life. He even expressed hope that the country could now move toward “Peace and Harmony in the Region.” This pivot toward de-escalation came with a direct endorsement of Israeli restraint, encouraging their government to take a similar stance moving forward.

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Trump followed up with a separate statement praising the Emir of Qatar for promoting regional peace. He confirmed that the attack on the U.S. base in Qatar resulted in no casualties, neither American nor Qatari. With tensions high and international attention focused on potential escalation, the president’s public gratitude toward both Iran and Qatar signals a strategic effort to present the situation as contained, at least for now.

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