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Trump claims he directly spoke with Iranian officials, was asked to stop strikes

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  • Former US President Donald Trump claimed he spoke directly with Iranian officials who requested a halt to US "self-defense strikes."
  • Trump stated the conversation occurred while he was in the Situation Room and that the bombing campaign would cease if Iran agreed to a proposed deal.
  • He also asserted that Israel was not involved in the strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian air defenses and radar sites.

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that senior Iranian officials contacted him directly to request an end to US "self-defense strikes" against the country. According to a report by Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump stated that the conversation took place while he was in the Situation Room, accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance and other senior advisers.

Trump told Yingst that the bombing campaign would be halted the following night if Iran agreed to a deal put forward by US negotiators. When questioned about the consequences of Iran refusing the deal, Trump reportedly responded, "We'll bomb the s**t out of them tomorrow night." He also emphasized that Israel was not involved in the strikes, which were aimed at Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

The article does not provide further details on the nature of the proposed deal or the specific timing of the alleged communication beyond Wednesday. The report relies solely on Trump's claims as relayed by Yingst and Fox News.

We'll bomb the s**t out of them tomorrow night.

— Donald TrumpTrump's reported response when asked about the consequences if Iran refused a proposed deal to halt US strikes.
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