US President Donald Trump is defending his administration’s military campaign against Iran, saying the United States must take action to protect American cities from potential missile threats.
Trump argued that national security requires Washington to prevent hostile forces from developing military capabilities that could eventually threaten the United States and its population.
The comments come as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with the conflict raising concerns about possible escalation and its wider impact across the region.
Trump has presented the military campaign as a measure aimed at preventing a more serious threat in the future. His administration maintains that allowing hostile capabilities to grow could create greater risks for American security.
At the same time, the president’s position has renewed debate over the broader objectives of the conflict, including the military and financial costs of continued operations and the potential consequences for civilians.
For now, Trump continues to defend the campaign as necessary for US national security, while the conflict keeps attention focused on its costs, consequences and prospects for a diplomatic resolution.
