[Text/Observer Network, Xiong Chaoyi] Local time on June 15 at midnight, after finishing a full day of activities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army, Trump suddenly posted on social media, "The United States has nothing to do with tonight's attack on Iran," warning Tehran not to "force" the U.S. into this conflict.

This post by the U.S. President on his self-created social media platform "Truth Social" was strongly warning in tone and read as follows: "The United States has nothing to do with tonight's attack on Iran. If we are attacked by Iran in any way or form, the full force and power of the U.S. armed forces will strike you at an unprecedented level. However, we can easily reach an agreement between Iran and Israel to end this bloody conflict!"

Subsequently, CNN reported that earlier this spring, after returning to power, Trump gave Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei 60 days to negotiate a nuclear deal and warned that if no agreement was reached, there would be consequences. At that time, Trump also urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to delay attacking Iran to create space for negotiations.

After Israel launched a large-scale air raid on Iran on June 13 local time, Trump told CNN: "I don't know if you're aware, but I gave them a 60-day warning, today is Day 61."

On June 14 local time, Washington D.C., U.S. President Trump attended the commemorative event marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. Visual China.

Following the large-scale air raid by Israel on Iran, several senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists were killed, causing renewed chaos in the Middle East and heightening tensions between the two countries. Early on, multiple U.S. media outlets reported leaks regarding the U.S. stance and role in this conflict.

On June 14 local time, Axios reported citing two Israeli officials saying that over the past 48 hours, Israel had requested (has asked) the Trump administration to join the war against Iran to destroy its nuclear program.

The report stated that the Fordow fuel enrichment plant, built deep underground in the mountains of Iran, was beyond Israel's capability to destroy due to the lack of penetration bombs and large bombers required for such a task. However, the U.S. military forces deployed in the surrounding areas of Iran possessed both capabilities.

Even if the U.S. were to directly attack Iran with a limited intervention, such as bombing a single nuclear facility, it would fully involve the U.S. in the war; but if the Fordow fuel enrichment plant could still operate after the military action, Israel's goal of destroying Iran's nuclear program would fail.

The report also noted that so far, the Trump administration has kept its distance from Israel's actions and insisted that if Iran retaliates by attacking U.S. targets, it would be illegal.

An Israeli official told Axios that "the U.S. may join this operation," and Trump even mentioned to Netanyahu in recent talks that he would do so if necessary. However, a White House official denied this statement on June 13, and another U.S. official confirmed on June 14 that Israel had urged the Trump administration to join the war, but the Trump administration had not yet considered this issue.

"Whatever happens today cannot be stopped," said a senior White House official referring to the attack launched by Israel. He told Axios that if Iran is willing, the U.S. has the ability to peacefully resolve this conflict through negotiations, and the fastest path for Iran to achieve peace is to abandon its nuclear program.

On the same day, CNN cited White House and Israeli officials reporting that Israel's military action against Iran was expected to last "weeks, not days," and received "implicit approval" from the U.S.

An Israeli official told CNN that in private discussions, the Trump administration "did not criticize this timeline of weeks." A White House official said that the U.S. government "was aware of and covertly supported" Israel's plan. When asked how long the conflict would last, the official said, "It depends on Iran's response."

The official also stated: "The Trump administration firmly believes that this issue can be resolved through continued negotiations with Iran." He added that the U.S. would not instruct Israel to take any action, only requiring self-defense.

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