Trump Urges Diplomatic Resolution with Iran, Opposes Israeli Strikes on Military Facilities
Jan 23, 2025, 08:46 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a preference for resolving issues with Iran diplomatically, without Israel needing to strike its military facilities. Trump's comments were made in response to questions about potential Israeli military action against Iran, suggesting that a peaceful resolution would be 'nice.' This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, with Trump indicating a desire to avoid escalation through military means, favoring a diplomatic solution over a military strike.
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