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The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Trump claims he saved Ayatollah from ‘ugly death' by ordering Israeli jets to turn around midair and call off attack
DONALD Trump has claimed that he saved Iran's Supreme Leader from an "ugly death" by ordering Israeli jets to turn around mid-air during an attack. The President slammed the Ayatollah 1 Trump claims he saved the Ayatollah from death Credit: AP In the post, Trump raged: "Why would the so-called 'Supreme Leader,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Trump says ‘total' ceasefire to start within hours agreed between Iran and Israel – and reveals how peace deal will work
WAR IS OVER Trump says 'total' ceasefire to start within hours agreed between Iran and Israel – and reveals how peace deal will work DONALD Trump has said that a "complete and total ceasefire" has been agreed between Iran and Israel after 12 days of intense bombing. The president added that the deal was "fully agreed upon between Israel and Iran" and will take place in a phased 24-hour process. 4 Trump says a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran Credit: AFP 4 4 Several missile interceptions by air defence systems seen in Doha 4 Footage shared by Iranian state media appears to show a missile being launched at Qatar targeting a US military base Credit: IRNA News Agency Trump made the announcement just hours after Iran dramatically attacked a US military base in Qatar. He wrote on Truth Social: It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE." Don said this is a war that "could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East", but it "didn't, and never will". He dubbed the conflict "THE 12 DAY WAR", before adding: "This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!" Trump said the ceasefire would begin at 5am (UK time) on Tuesday, with Iran unilaterally halting all operations. Israel would follow suit 12 hours later. The war will then be considered over after 12 more hours, he added. A White House official said that Israel agreed to the US-proposed ceasefire as long as Iran does not carry out more attacks. Iran also agreed to the peace deal, adding that no further attacks will take place against Israel, the White House official added. During a phone call with Tehran, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Al-Thani, secured Iran's agreement to a US ceasefire proposal. It came just minutes after several explosions were heard in Tehran from apparent Israeli airstrikes. In an interview on Fox News that began moments after the president's announcement, Vice President JD Vance praised Trump for getting the deal 'across the finish line.' He said: 'We were actually working on that just as I left the White House to come over here. So that's good news, that the president was able to get that across the finish line." He added that Iran is no more capable of building a nuclear weapon "because we destroyed it." Earlier, Trump dismissed the Iranian missile strike targeting the Al Udaid US air base - which houses 10,000 American troops - as "very weak". All the Iranian missiles were shot down, and no casualties were reported. But Iran vowed to continue the retaliation after launching a salvo of ballistic missiles targeting the military base in Doha. Trump said Iran gave the US advanced warning of attacks on their military base in Qatar "I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured," Trump wrote on social media. The president expressed hope that the missile would be the end of Iranian retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran will be ready to respond again in case of further action by the US, indicating the regime is not interested in striking American targets again. Stay up to date with the latest on Israel vs Iran with The Sun's live blog below...
The Journal
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Trump thanks Iran for 'early notice' and says 'they've gotten it out of their system'
US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has 'thanked' Iran for giving 'early notice' on its missile attack at US military bases in Qatar this evening. He added that Iran has now 'gotten it all out of their system and expressed hope that there will 'be no further hate'. Trump also described Iran's attack as a 'very weak response' which was 'expected' and 'effectively countered'. He said 13 of the 14 missiles were 'knocked down', while one was 'set free' because it was 'headed in a non-threatening direction'. Trump added that no Americans were injured and 'hardly any damage was done'. He also said: 'Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.' Advertisement In a post to his Truth social platform, Trump added: 'Congratulations world, it's time for peace!' In an escalation of the conflict raging in the region, Iran launched missiles this evening on the US's Al Udeid base, which is the largest US military facility in the Middle East. It followed US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Qatar said it successfully intercepted the Iranian attack on the US's Al Udeid base, which is the largest US military facility in the Middle East. The US base had been evacuated as a precaution ahead of the attack. 'The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base,' a statement said, adding that 'the incident did not result in any deaths or injuries'. Qatar's foreign ministry condemned the Iranian attack, calling it a 'flagrant violation' of Qatar's sovereignty. 'We express the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law,' foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said. Related Reads Qatar intercepts Iranian attack on US air base near Doha, saying it 'reserves right' to respond Tánaiste says three Irish citizens were helped to depart Iran overnight 'We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression,' the spokesperson said. However, Iran's security council maintained that its 'action does not pose any threat to our friendly and brotherly country, Qatar'. After more than a week of Israeli strikes on nuclear and military targets across Iran, the US backed Israel militarily by attacking three of Iran's key nuclear facilities, including on an underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo using massive bunker-busting bombs. As Iran retaliated this evening, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the 'spiral of chaos must end'. Earlier in the day, Israel reported carrying out what it said were its most powerful strikes yet on Tehran. Iran, in turn, fired missile barrages at Israel. Additional reporting by Lauren Boland and AFP Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Trump says ‘total' ceasefire between Iran and Israel agreed and is set to start in HOURS after Tehran missile strike
WAR IS OVER Trump says 'total' ceasefire between Iran and Israel agreed and is set to start in HOURS after Tehran missile strike DONALD Trump has said that a "complete and total ceasefire" has been agreed between Iran and Israel after 12 days of intense bombing. The president added that the deal was "fully agreed upon between Israel and Iran" and will take place in a phased 24-hour process. 4 Trump says a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran Credit: AFP 4 4 Several missile interceptions by air defence systems seen in Doha 4 Grab from a footage shared by Iranian state news agency appears to show a missile being launched at Qatar targeting US military base Credit: IRNA News Agency Trump made the announcement just hours after Iran dramatically attacked a US military base in Qatar. He wrote on Truth Social: It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE." Don said this is a war that "could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East", but it "didn't, and never will". He dubbed the conflict "THE 12 DAY WAR", before adding: "This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn't, and never will!" Trump said the ceasefire would begin at 5am (UK time) on Tuesday, with Iran unilaterally halting all operations. Israel would follow suit 12 hours later. The war will then be considered over after 12 more hours, he added. A White House official told Reuters that Israel agreed to the US-proposed ceasefire as long as Iran does not carry out more attacks. Iran also agreed to the peace deal, adding that no further attacks will take place against Israel, the White House official added. During a phone call with Tehran, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Al-Thani, secured Iran's agreement to a US ceasefire proposal. It came just minutes after several explosions were heard in Tehran from apparent Israeli airstrikes. In an interview on Fox News that began moments after the president's announcement, Vice President JD Vance praised Trump for getting the deal 'across the finish line.' He said: 'We were actually working on that just as I left the White House to come over here. So that's good news, that the president was able to get that across the finish line." He added that Iran is no more capable of building a nuclear weapon "because we destroyed it." Earlier, Trump dismissed the Iranian missile strike targeting the Al Udaid US air base - which houses 10,000 American troops - as "very weak". All the Iranian missiles were shot down, and no casualties were reported. But Iran vowed to continue the retaliation after launching a salvo of ballistic missiles targeting the military base in Doha. Trump said Iran gave the US advanced warning of attacks on their military base in Qatar "I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured," Trump wrote on social media. The president expressed hope that the missile would be the end of Iranian retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran will be ready to respond again in case of further action by the US, indicating the regime is not interested in striking American targets again. Stay up to date with the latest on Israel vs Iran with The Sun's live blog below...
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Trump mocks Iran's ‘very weak' revenge missile attack on US base in Qatar – and even THANKS them for sending a warning
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump last night mocked Iran's 'very weak' missile attack on a US base in Qatar — and even thanked them for sending a warning. Iran stage-managed a response to America's huge B-2 stealth bomber blitz on its nuclear sites. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Air defence systems are seen intercepting incoming Iranian missiles over Qatar Credit: X 8 The moment an Iranian missile is launched in an attempt to hit US air bases in the region Credit: IRNA News Agency 8 The moment one of Iran's ballistic missiles is destroyed by an interceptor over Qatar Credit: Reuters The terrorist state cooked up a fake attack after passing warnings to its Qatari allies, which allowed all US service personnel and aircraft to be moved out of harm's way. Reports of the number of missiles varied, with Qatar initially claiming it was 12 but later revising the figure to 19. Trump said 14 were fired. Trump described Iran's attack as 'a very weak response', which the US had expected and 'very effectively countered'. He said on social media: 'There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and one was 'set free,' because it was headed in a non-threatening direction. READ MORE ON US-IRAN CONFLICT PLANE DIVERTED UK flight heading to Doha forced to turn back after Iran's missile strike 'I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they've gotten it all out of their 'system,' and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE. 'I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. 'Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.' US President Trump's mocking response came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at America's Al-Udeid base near capital Doha. American interceptors were seen streaking to meet the incoming barrage shortly before 7pm local times. Trump had warned Iran not to attack US forces in the region, vowing an even more withering attack if they dared to take revenge. But Iran's fanatical Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — in a bid to show defiance at home — pulled the trigger on what he called Operation Blessings of Victory. Inside Operation Midnight Hammer: How Trump carried out unprecedented Iran attack using decoys in 37-hour covert mission Explosions were also reported over Iraq amid reports that at least one Iranian missile was launched towards US forces and alerts also sounded in nearby Bahrain. However, officials later confirmed that there was no Iranian attack detected at any US military base other than in Qatar. Iran described its attack as 'a mighty and successful response to America's aggression'. 8 Khamenei added: 'The Zionist enemy has made a grave mistake, committed a great crime; it must be punished and is being punished; it is being punished right now.' Iran was reported to have coordinated its attack on the US air base with Qatari officials to achieve a symbolic victory to provide an 'exit ramp' from the conflict. Qatar announced within minutes that missile defences had repelled the attempted strike and that there had been no casualties. Iran was said to have even contacted Qatari officials before the limited attack to 'minimise casualties' and US personnel there had all taken cover. But last night Qatari officials said: 'We express strong condemnation of the attack on Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace. We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly.' 8 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei has launched 'Operation Blessings of Victory' in a show of defiance Credit: AP 8 Hopes rose last night that Donald Trump may step back from a response to Iran's attack, which could suck global powers into catastrophic global escalation Credit: AFP Meanwhile, Israel stepped up its blitz on its arch enemy yesterday, with follow-up strikes on the region's Fordow atomic plant. Khamenei's regime announced last night that it had used the same number of missiles in its attack as the US used during Sunday's historic Operation Midnight Hammer blitz of atomic sites. Trump has ordered Iran's leaders to surrender unconditionally immediately and halt their nuclear and ballistic missile programs. But he yesterday openly floated the idea of new leadership to end the tyranny of the hate-filled Islamist zealots he branded the 'bullies of the Middle East'. Trump said on his Truth Social forum: 'It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change'. 'But if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!' The White House later insisted regime change was not among its objectives and that it was not actively hunting Khamenei — said to be cowering in a secret bunker in capital Tehran. But risks remained last night of a deadly miscalculation that could claim US lives and force Trump to plunge deeper into the conflict. He and defence chief Pete Hegseth entered the Situation Room in the West Wing of the White House to begin plotting their response within minutes of the strikes. But initial reports suggested there had been no US casualties thanks to prior warnings given by Iran through back channels. Trump had visited Al-Udeid air base five weeks ago on his Middle East tour and was given a rapturous reception by servicemen and women. But hopes rose last night that he may step back from a response that could suck global powers into a catastrophic escalation. Last night's drama came after British citizens in Qatar were urged to 'shelter in place' last night amid fears of an imminent Iranian attack. Qatar then closed its airspace as multiple sources reported that 'a credible threat' had been identified to the US-run Coalition Air Operations Centre at Al-Udeid. The base was put on maximum alert and military personnel were ordered to bolt for secure bunkers. Trump has already warned of massive retribution if the terror state dares to strike back after the weekend strikes in support of Israel. British RAF personnel also serve on rotation alongside US military and were also understood to have taken cover last night. Around 20,000 Brits and 8,000 American citizens currently live in Doha. All received government advice to step up vigilance ahead of Iran's action. Britain's Foreign Office urged all UK citizens there to 'shelter in place' — defined as seeking immediate safety indoors, preferably in a safe room — and to stay there. The drastic direction is usually only issued to protect people from 'imminent danger'. 8 The remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar Credit: AFP
