President Trump just dropped a bombshell, asserting he knew exactly when Israel would launch its military strike against Iran.
The stunning revelation came during a brief phone call with the New York Post. This claim, bold even by Trump’s standards, has set tongues wagging about just how much the president knew and when.
Let’s rewind a bit to set the stage. Back in April, Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, a meeting that now seems like a prelude to the fireworks that followed. Just over two months later, Israeli forces unleashed a devastating operation targeting Iran’s top military brass and nuclear scientists.
Trump insists he gave Iran a tight 60-day window to agree to a revised nuclear deal with the U.S., a deadline never publicly confirmed until after the strike. “I gave them 60 days and they didn’t meet it,” he said, pointing out that the attack came on day 61. Now, isn’t that convenient timing—or just a masterful poker face?
This deadline, previously whispered about in Israeli media, raises questions about how much coordination existed between the U.S. and Israel. Trump had been cagey on whether he gave Netanyahu the full go-ahead, but his comments suggest he was hardly caught off guard.
In May, Trump warned that if diplomacy failed, the U.S. could “blow [the centrifuges] up,” a not-so-subtle hint at what might come. Fast forward to Wednesday before the strike, when non-essential U.S. personnel were quietly pulled from several regional outposts—a clear sign something big was brewing.
Israel’s operation, dubbed “Rising Lion,” hit hard, with satellite images revealing significant damage to Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Netanyahu confirmed in a video statement that the U.S. was informed beforehand, saying, “They knew about the attack.”
He then tossed the ball back to Trump, adding, “What will they do now? I leave that to President Trump.” Talk about passing the hot potato with style.
Iran didn’t sit idly by, launching 100 drones in retaliation, though the Israel Defense Forces reported intercepting them all. Still, this tit-for-tat escalation shows just how fragile the situation remains in the region.
The U.S. has long pushed Iran to abandon its nuclear enrichment program in exchange for rejoining the global economy. Vice President JD Vance emphasized in May that the ideal deal would ensure “the complete cessation of any chance that they can get a nuclear weapon.”
But Tehran’s leadership balked, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defiantly asking on June 4, “Who are you to tell us whether we should have a nuclear program or not?” That’s not exactly the tone of someone ready to negotiate over tea and biscuits.
Trump, for his part, lamented Iran’s refusal to compromise, stating, “They had a great chance to make a deal and they didn’t make it.” He’s not wrong—missed opportunities in diplomacy often lead to messier outcomes, as we’re seeing now.
Despite the chaos, Trump signaled that the door isn’t fully slammed shut, with another round of indirect talks planned for this weekend. “I told them what to do, but they just couldn’t get there,” he posted on Truth Social, hinting at a possible second chance for Tehran.
He also warned of further violence, noting in a separate post, “There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end.” It’s a somber reminder that the stakes couldn’t be higher for all involved.
Ultimately, Trump’s claim of foreknowledge—“I always knew the date, because I know everything”—might sound like classic bravado, but it underscores a deeper truth: the U.S. and Israel are navigating a powder keg. While some may roll their eyes at the president’s self-assuredness, the real question is whether diplomacy can prevail before more lives are lost. Let’s hope Iran takes this lifeline, because the alternative is a tragedy no one should want to witness.
