NewsFeedOffering another rationale for the US-Israeli war on Iran, Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III. He also said not even the “greatest experts” thought Iran would retaliate with attacks on Gulf States.Published On 16 Mar 2026
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Trump claims strikes on Iran prevented nuclear war
In March 2026, Donald Trump claimed his past order for strikes on Iran prevented a nuclear war that could have escalated into World War III. Trump stated the strikes were necessary to avert this larger conflict.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-16 · 22:34 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, Donald Trump claimed his past order for strikes on Iran prevented a nuclear war that could have escalated into World War III. Trump stated the strikes were necessary to avert this larger conflict. He also asserted that experts did not anticipate Iran retaliating against Gulf states following the strikes. The former president offered this rationale as another justification for the US-Israeli war on Iran. The news report provided no further context on the specific strikes referenced or the ongoing conflict.
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Donald Trump said not even the “greatest experts” thought Iran would retaliate with attacks on Gulf states.
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Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
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The US and Israel engaged in war on Iran.
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