Eric Patrick
United States President Donald Trump has lauded Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, calling it “excellent” stating that further attacks may follow.
Trump’s remarks were shared in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl.
The comments came during an exclusive interview with Trump on Friday.
“I think it’s been excellent,” Trump said of the strike. “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They got hit hard, very hard.
“They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come, a lot more.”
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Trump’s statement comes at a time of rising tensions in the Middle East, following a string of escalations between Israel and Iran in recent weeks.
Among those killed in the Israeli strike were Gen Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s Chief of the General Staff, and Hossein Salami, head of the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The operation also reportedly eliminated several top commanders and at least six nuclear scientists—some of whom were targeted in their homes.
Israel said over 200 warplanes were used to strike more than 100 targets across Iran, including Natanz, Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility. Massive explosions were reported across Tehran as the morning sky lit up with fireballs.