Trump: Iranians 'Very Smart,' But Would Have Destroyed Israel Without U.S.
Former President Donald Trump praised Iranian intelligence while claiming that without U.S. support, Iran would have destroyed Israel. He also asserted that Israel would not exist today without his actions.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of statements regarding Iran and Israel, blending praise with defensive remarks about his own role in Israeli security.
Trump described Iranians as 'very smart people,' but argued that they would have destroyed Israel if not for American backing. He added that without his personal involvement, Israel would not exist today.
The comments touch on long-standing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the U.S.-Iran rivalry and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Source: First Squawk