Trump Denies Report Claiming He Approved Iran Attack Plans, Slams Wall Street Journal
Former President Donald Trump has issued a forceful rebuttal to a widely circulated report by The Wall Street Journal alleging he had approved military strike plans against Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
On Wednesday, the Journal published an article claiming that during a high-level meeting on Tuesday night, Trump informed aides that he had authorized attack plans targeting Iran. According to the article, the decision was contingent on whether Iran agreed to dismantle its nuclear weapons ambitions. The report cited three anonymous sources said to be “familiar” with the president’s thinking.
The Gateway Pundit had previously reported that Trump held a national security meeting in the Situation Room earlier that day, where the possibility of military options against Iran was discussed. That meeting reportedly followed President Trump’s stern warning directed at Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Despite speculation, Trump has remained deliberately ambiguous when pressed about potential strikes, often sidestepping direct answers while emphasizing that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. His consistent messaging has centered around strength through deterrence, paired with a willingness to negotiate.
In response to the Wall Street Journal’s claims, Trump took to Truth Social with a pointed dismissal:
“The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!”
This direct rebuttal underscores Trump’s characteristic defiance in the face of media speculation, especially on matters of national security. The report raises questions about leaks, internal discussions, and the broader strategic calculus regarding Iran—a regime Trump has long viewed as a critical threat to U.S. and Israeli interests.
While the White House has yet to release an official statement, Trump’s social media post signals that any definitive action on Iran, if being considered, remains undisclosed—and likely more complex than speculative headlines suggest.
