Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’: Donald Trump denies US function; Iran claims ‘stable proof’ of American support

Donald Trump and Iranian overseas minister Abbas Araghchi (File picture)

Iran on Sunday claimed it has proof exhibiting that US forces supported the current airstrikes carried out by Israel towards the Islamic Republic.“We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces,” Iranian overseas minister Abbas Araghchi advised overseas diplomats in a gathering broadcast on state TV.The strikes started on Friday as half of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, with Iran’s nuclear web site in Natanz being a major goal.US President Donald Trump had reacted earlier within the day to the escalation, firmly denying any American involvement within the Israeli operations. In a warning tone, he expressed that the US was not half of the assaults.In a submit on Truth Social, Trump instantly addressed the Khamenei-led Iran: “The US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!”Iran had earlier expressed concern about overseas powers backing Israel. An Iranian official gave a powerful warning in an interview with CNN, saying: “Iran reserves the right – under international law – to respond decisively to this regime.”The official added, “Any country that attempts to defend the Israeli regime against Iran’s operations will, in turn, see its regional bases and positions become new targets.”However, on the identical day as Israel’s preliminary assault, US secretary of state Marco Rubio made it clear that US has no function to play in Israeli assaults on Iran.