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The niece of US President Donald Trump, Mary Trump, has joined the chorus of criticism against her uncle’s Iran war policy. As the anti-war protests swept the US, with over 80 million people taking to the streets, Mary Trump expressed her dissent on social media platform X, questioning the rationale behind the war.
Mary Trump, who has been vocal about her opposition to the war, shared a video clip of her program on X, where she criticized the government’s reasons for starting the war in February this year. She claimed that the administration was constantly changing its stance and that President Trump had no genuine interest in the Iranian people.
The niece of the US President questioned the strategy behind the war, asking, “Where in the world do you start a war with a country that poses no immediate threat, and how can this possibly be in the best interest of the American people?”
Her comments came as President Trump remained defiant, despite the widespread public backlash. In a recent statement, he claimed that Iran had undergone a regime change, as the current leadership was different from the initial one. However, experts have disputed this claim, with French Navy Chief Admiral Pierre Vandier stating that the number of Chinese ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is still not enough to restore normal traffic.
The Iran war has sparked international condemnation, with many countries expressing their opposition to the US-led conflict. Jordan had previously assisted Israel in targeting Iranian missiles and drones last year. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has also stated that the US has clearly shifted its goals in the war, as it has failed to achieve significant gains on the battlefield.
As the Iran war rages on, President Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 6 am local time, amidst reports of a secret meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths to negotiate a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have dismissed President Trump’s claims of a ceasefire, calling them “false and baseless.”
The conflict has also affected other countries, with the United Arab Emirates reporting a drone crash in the state of Al Qayyada. In a separate incident, an oil tanker was attacked near Qatar’s coast, but all crew members were safely evacuated.
The situation has led to a heated debate in the US Congress, with Democratic Senator Chris Coons criticizing President Trump’s statement that the new Iranian President is less radical and more intelligent than his predecessor.
As the world watches the escalating conflict, experts warn that the war may have far-reaching consequences, including a potential humanitarian crisis and a destabilization of the region.
