US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel did not provoke him into starting a war against Iran. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, he rejected reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had pressured him in late February to launch a joint attack on Iran.

Trump dismissed those allegations, asserting that the decision to take military action was entirely his own. He said the events of October 7 and his lifelong belief that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons influenced his decision. Trump added that if Iran’s new leaders act wisely, the country could have a prosperous future ahead.

The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about US-Iran relations and follows reports of regional diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and China.