Trump Urges Israel to Target Iran's Nuclear Facilities First

During a campaign event, Donald Trump advised Israel to prioritize strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities following recent missile attacks. He criticized President Biden for opposing such a move, arguing that nuclear weapons are the greatest threat. Biden had emphasized a proportional response to the conflict, while Trump urged for a more aggressive approach.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Friday advised Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, in response to the recent missile attacks from Iran. Speaking at a campaign event in North Carolina, Trump criticized President Joe Biden for dismissing the idea of targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, arguing that it should be the primary focus of any military response.

Referring to Biden's recent statement against attacking Iranian nuclear sites, Trump said, “Isn’t that what you’re supposed to hit?” He emphasized that nuclear weapons pose the greatest risk and that if a military strike were to happen, it should prioritize Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Earlier in the week, Biden had told reporters that he would not support strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, even after nearly 200 Iranian missiles were fired at Israel. Biden reiterated that Israel has the right to respond, but emphasized that their response should be proportional, a stance Trump disagreed with, asserting that nuclear targets should take precedence.

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Trump, who is running against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, has been critical of Biden’s handling of escalating tensions in the Middle East, blaming the current administration for the crisis. He reiterated that nuclear threats must be addressed immediately, urging a more aggressive stance toward Iran.