Trump announced a new powerful attack on Iran
Kyiv • UNN
Trump asserted the right to attack Iran over the downing of an Apache helicopter by a drone. The US President announced new powerful strikes against the country as early as today.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new powerful strike against Iran, adding that America has the right to do so, UNN reports, citing Sky News.
Details
In the Oval Office, a reporter asked Donald Trump to elaborate on his claim that Iran "will have to pay for this."
"Well, we're going to hit them, hit them very hard," the president says.
The reporter asks him to clarify if this means a resumption of bombings.
"Yeah, well, based on the helicopter, I think we have the right to do that," Trump says.
Context
Earlier, Trump accused Iran of using a drone to shoot down an Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman.
"We hit them hard yesterday, and we're going to hit them hard again today — in case you missed it, in case you didn't turn on your television."
Earlier, Trump stated that it would be foolish to announce attacks before carrying them out.