White House Official: Trump's Iran Strike Decision Based on 'Feeling... Based on Fact'

A White House official, identified as Leavitt, stated that former President Trump's decision to execute a strike against Iran was predicated on a "feeling" that Iran intended to attack the United States and its regional assets.

A White House official, identified as Leavitt, stated that former President Trump's decision to execute a strike against Iran was predicated on a "feeling" that Iran intended to attack the United States and its regional assets.

When questioned by journalist Andrew Feinberg regarding the "imminent threat" that justified the US action, Leavitt referenced statements from the President, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Vice President, and Secretary of State, all of whom, she noted, had provided explanations for the decision to initiate "Operation Epic Fury."

Leavitt further clarified that Trump's decision was based on "a feeling ... based on fact."

She reiterated that the President's determination to launch "Operation Epic Fury" stemmed from this factual basis and the belief that Iran was preparing to target the United States or its assets in the region.