Trump: I knew about the attack on Iran, but the US military did not participate

(Patria) - US President Donald Trump told Fox News that he knew in advance about Israeli plans to attack Iran, but emphasized that the US military did not participate in the operation.

Trump said that the United States still wants to return to the negotiating table with Iran to limit its nuclear program.

"Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we hope to return to negotiations. We'll see," Trump said.

He added that several Iranian leaders were killed in the attack and commented that "we will no longer see some people from the leadership." He also stated that his administration had contacted a key ally in the Middle East shortly before the attack, but did not reveal which country it was.