Trump warns of ‘chance of massive conflict’ amid Israel-Iran tensions
Al Jazeera
US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has warned that there is a “chance of massive conflict” in the Middle East, confirming that an Israeli attack on Iran is “possible”.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump said he would “love to avoid the conflict” and suggested that the US would like Israel to hold off on plans to strike Iran’s nuclear sites while Washington and Tehran continue their negotiations.
“I want to have an agreement with Iran. We’re fairly close to an agreement … I’d much prefer an agreement,” the US president said.
“As long as I think there is an agreement, I don’t want them [the Israelis] going in because I think that would blow it – might help it actually, but it also could blow it.”
Yet, Trump said that an Israeli attack “could very well happen” without elaborating whether the US would participate or assist in any strikes.
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