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Trump Claims: 'Without Me, Saudi Arabia and Israel Would Be Wiped Out'
- •US President Donald Trump claimed in a TIME interview that if he were not president, Saudi Arabia and Israel would not exist today.
- •Trump stated he has done a lot for Saudi Arabia and protects it, and similarly, Israel would have been wiped off the face of the earth without him.
- •He described his relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as very good.
- •Trump emphasized the importance of American security, stating that without him, many other countries, besides Saudi Arabia and Israel, would not exist.
- •Trump also said Iran cannot be allowed to become a nuclear power because 'the people there are crazy'.
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Donald Trump claimed that if he were not president, Saudi Arabia and Israel would have been wiped off the face of the earth and would not exist today. He emphasized that American military support and security have been crucial for the survival of both nations.
Donald Trump stated that Israel would not exist today or be able to defend itself from adversaries without his actions, specifically highlighting his decision to withdraw Washington from the Iran nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia is preparing for a new military campaign in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthi fighters, which may include coastal operations to secure Red Sea shipping lanes and multi-front attacks supported by Saudi air power. While the US is providing intelligence, Washington is not expected to be directly involved.
