Iran, the eighth country attacked by the US under Trump's presidency

Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to be a president of peace, he authorised US military operations in eight countries during his tenure, most recently against Iran. His latest strike on Iran has triggered a broader confrontation involving several Middle Eastern states and has sparked accusations of violations of international law.

Evacuation

In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed the State Department evacuated thousands of people from various countries in the Middle East. “This was done quietly, but without hindrance,” the president said, praising Secretary of State Marco Rubio for “doing a great job.” The State Department yesterday said that 20,000 Americans had returned home and that charter flights were being increased, though no further details were provided.

The Trump administration has faced criticism over the evacuation after urgingAmericans to leave more than a dozen countries in the Middle East on Tuesday (4 March).

The Iranian ambassador to Jakarta emphasised that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a fatwa declaring nuclear weapons haram. He described the accusations of nuclear weapons as merely an alibi by the US-Israel to carry out killings.

Pezeshkian’s statement appeared as neighbouring Arab states considered their responses to Iran’s missile strikes. They also reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iraqi territory from being used as a launchpad for attacks against neighbouring states.

Sanchez again criticised the US and Israel’s strikes on Iran, describing them as an extraordinary mistake. There are yet no immediate details on potential damage or casualties.