This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
President Donald Trump has responded to Israel's overnight strikes on Iran's nuclear weapons and military complex by calling for the rogue Islamic regime to make a deal "before there is nothing left."
"I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to 'just do it,' but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn't get it done. I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it." Trump wrote on social media.
"Certain Iranian hardliner's spoke bravely, but they didn't know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end."
He said, "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All."
Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian nuclear complex targets and military sites early Friday, late Thursday, in Washington.
Trump continued, "Two months ago, I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to 'make a deal.' They should have done it! Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they just couldn't get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. had not been "involved" in the strikes.
"Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel."
Iran's immediate losses included, according to reports, Hossein Salami, the chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and multiple nuclear scientists.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the offensive could continue for days or weeks.
The Daily Mail described Israel's attacks as "devastating."
"Explosions boomed across the Iranian capital as simultaneous raids targeted buildings believed to be the homes of senior military commanders and advisers," the report said.
It reported that more than 200 Israeli jets were involved.
It also reported, "The preemptive strikes came after Israel said Iran has made significant advances towards the creation of a nuclear weapon, including the enrichment of uranium."
