Video: Why I didn’t attack Iran — Trump
US President Donald Trump
Abdullateef Fowewe
United States President Donald Trump has explained his decision not to strike Iran, emphasising it stemmed from his own judgment rather than external pressure from Arab or Israeli officials.
In a pointed exchange with a reporter, Trump highlighted Iran’s abrupt cancellation of over 800 scheduled hangings as a pivotal influence that swayed his thinking.
The remarks came amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, where speculation had swirled about potential US military action against Iran.
Trump dismissed suggestions of persuasion from allies.
“Did Arab and Israeli officials convince you to not strike Iran?” the reporter pressed.
“Nobody convinced me. I convinced myself,” Trump responded firmly.
“You had yesterday scheduled over 800 hangings. They didn’t hang anyone. They canceled the hangings. That had a big impact.”
