< p > Trump : The US is ready to defend itself and Israel from Iranian retaliatory strikes < / p >< p > US President Donald Trump said that the United States is prepared to defend itself and Israel against possible retaliatory strikes from Iran . < / p >< p > Trump told Fox News in an interview that he is closely monitoring Iran's potential retaliation measures , while the US Central Command ( CENTCOM ) has been placed on high alert . < / p >< p > On June 13 local time , Israel launched airstrikes on dozens of targets related to Iran's nuclear program and other military facilities , naming the operation " Rising Lion " . < / p >< p > Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a televised speech saying that the operation aims to prevent threats from Iran to Israel and will continue for several days . < / p >< p > Spokesperson for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces : Tehran will strongly respond to the Israeli attack < / p >< p >< img src = "//p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/d2781d19358347a2ba96c6c5c218212b~tplv-obj:1920:1080.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1834790611852288&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1757635200&x-signature=wA9cUwQshYyHToPS4pkIvWsv0TY%3D" / >< img src = "//p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/6ddb9a6af9f14b9db42e0b40f691ba39~tplv-obj:1920:768.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1834790611852288&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1757635200&x-signature=F6%2FfGkjmhvjClF%2FppN8uCEPQgRA%3D" / >< / p >< p > Source : https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834790611852288/ < / p >< p > Statement : This article only represents the author's personal views < / p >