Trump calls Iran’s attack on allies ’unexpected’

Trump calls Iran’s attack on allies ’unexpected’

NYM Desk

Published: 06:48 PM, 15 March 2026

US President Donald Trump has expressed deep surprise at Iran's recent targeting of US allies in the Gulf. In an exclusive interview with NBC News, he clarified his personal reaction and political position on the matter.

In the interview, President Trump praised the allies in the region, calling them "very wonderful" and trustworthy. He noted with great anger that these countries were attacked and targeted completely unnecessarily. Referring to the ongoing heated situation in the Middle East, Trump said that this decision by Iran was the biggest surprise for him in the whole incident.

He added that the allies were attacked without any provocation, which is an undesirable turn in international relations. According to Trump, such provocative behavior is not only destroying the stability of the region, but also complicating the relationship between the United States and Iran.

The president expressed his surprise at what Iran's true motives might be behind the attack, but also expressed his firm determination to stand by his allies.

Source: The Guardian.

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