Trump Causes Uproar With 6-Word Comment When Asked About Possible US Strikes On Iran

Donald Trump has stirred up a major wave of backlash with a chilling comment when questioned about whether the United States might launch strikes on Iran.

Since June 13, Israel has been carrying out military strikes in Tehran. So far, the United States has not participated directly in these operations.

In return, Iran has launched missiles of its own, and a few even managed to penetrate Tel Aviv’s Iron Dome defense system, escalating concerns.

One of Iran’s missiles struck near a hospital in Beersheba, located in southern Israel, during the night. However, Iranian state media claimed the missile was aimed at a military site situated next to the hospital, not at the hospital itself.

While the medical facility did suffer some damage, Israeli authorities confirmed that, thankfully, no injuries were reported.

As tensions in the region continue to escalate, a reporter asked President Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday, June 18, whether the U.S. might consider launching missiles at Iran.

Donald Trump has been speaking on the conflict Suzanne Plunkett-Pool/Getty Images

Trump's answer to that question was vague and unsettling, and it has caused a strong reaction online.

"I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I'm gonna do." Trump responded, according to reporter Garrett Haake.

One person on Twitter called the comment: "What a reckless statement.", while another added: "He doesn't know what he's doing this is our president."

Another person online reacted strongly, saying: "Nobody wants to hear a president say that either."

Trump was then asked if he felt his patience with Iran had reached its limit. To that, he replied: "It's already run out. That's why we're doing what we're doing."

The former president has made it clear that he’s not backing down. He stated that Iran must agree to a new nuclear deal soon or be prepared to face additional strikes and more loss of life.

Tensions are rising in the US KHOSHIRAN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn't compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured 'stuff.' Nobody does it better than the good ol' USA."

He followed that message up with another post that read: "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"