Trump to Channel 12: Israel doesn't need to worry about a renewed war with Iran
<p>US President Donald Trump told Channel 12 that Israel need not worry about a renewed war with Iran.</p><p>“Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel," Trump told Channel 12 in a phone call.</p>
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait," despite the ongoing tensions stemming from the conflict with Iran. The proposal, made on his Truth Social platform, came as the US Central Command carried out targeted strikes against several Iranian military sites, including air defense systems and radar installations.
However, in retaliation, Iran reported that its military launched drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The strikes left at least four civilians dead and 68 wounded in a coastal town near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's currency plummeted to a record low following the exchange of fire, with traders exchanging 2.20 million rials for one US dollar.
Pakistani officials expressed their willingness to facilitate a return to negotiations between the US and Iran, calling for the escalation to be halted to prevent dire consequences for regional stability.
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