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@realDonaldTrump
We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader” is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter! 

US President Donald issued the following statement on Truth Social: "We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured “stuff.” Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA."

• Trump's message comes shortly after Vice President JD Vance issued a message on X that could be interpreted as a justification for US military action against Iran's nuclear facilities. See: SECURITY: Analysts View Vance Tweet As Possible Precursor To US Strike On Iran
• While ambiguous, as most of Trump's recent statements on Iran have been, Trump's Truth appears to hint at US involvement in Israeli military action in Iran. Of particular note, the use of "we" rather than "Israel," in reference to the operation.
• The Truth also highlights the use of "American made" defensive equipment. While this could be a reference to US-supplied missile defence systems that are in action to intercept Iranian missile strikes, it could also refer to the so-called 'bunker buster bombs' that Israel requires to neutralise Iran's primary nuclear facility at Fordow.
• Barak Ravid at Axios notes on X: "Trump continues to signal he might order a strike on Iran," citing the Truth Social message.
• Reuters noted a moment ago: “US military moving fighter jets to Middle East and extending deployments of warplanes to bolster defenses amid Israel-Iran conflict,” per US officials. 

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