Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.
Through revolution and upheaval, the program has become intertwined with the country’s security and national identity.
President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.
In phone interviews, people in Iran voiced fear, sorrow and grief after waking up to the news of strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities.