'We Were All Set to Go' – Trump Now Reveals How Close Iran Came to Being Hit
President Trump revealed that a military strike on Iran was only an hour away from being executed. He expressed frustration with Iran's refusal to meet U.S. demands regarding their nuclear program. Trump emphasized the importance of national security over public opinion in making such decisions.
- ▪President Trump stated he was an hour away from striking Iran.
- ▪He indicated that all preparations for the attack were complete.
- ▪Trump mentioned that Iran was aware of the impending decision to attack.
- ▪He expressed that he would not allow the world to be endangered on his watch.
- ▪The president is giving Iran a limited time to negotiate a deal regarding nuclear weapons.
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'We Were All Set to Go' – Trump Now Reveals How Close Iran Came to Being Hit By Ward Clark | 11:57 AM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson On Tuesday, President Trump held an informal presser outside the White House, where the construction on the now White House ballroom is underway. He spoke on a variety of topics, but of particular interest was his update on the state of affairs with Iran - and with the other Gulf States that asked him to hold off on an attack that, we learn now, may have only been an hour away. Here are some select clips.
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