As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates, former U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold statement, claiming he can mediate peace between the two nations, just as he allegedly did between India and Pakistan. The ongoing war has intensified, with both Iran and Israel launching large-scale attacks involving missiles and airstrikes. In a recent offensive, Israel targeted and reportedly destroyed Iran’s strategic South Pars gas field, a key hub in the country’s energy infrastructure. Experts warn that the destruction of this gas field could have far-reaching economic implications, including potential impacts on global energy markets and countries like India that rely on energy imports.
Amidst these rising tensions, Donald Trump held a press conference on Sunday where he blamed the Biden administration for the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and emphasized his ability to broker peace deals. “Just like I helped ease tensions between India and Pakistan, I can do the same with Iran and Israel,” Trump said. “I have mediated conflicts before — between Serbia and Kosovo, and even between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile dam dispute. I succeeded in maintaining peace in those cases.” Trump further claimed that he possesses the capability to defuse the Iran-Israel standoff through direct talks with both nations' leaders.
“I will talk to the leaders of Iran and Israel and find a workable solution as soon as possible,” he stated confidently. In a familiar tone of self-praise mixed with criticism of current leadership, Trump added, “I do a lot, but I don’t take credit for anything. People know that. Unfortunately, due to some foolish decisions by Biden, we have suffered setbacks. But I have the ability to fix it all and bring things back on track.” Trump’s remarks come as the global community watches the Middle East crisis with growing concern, fearing it could destabilize the region further and lead to broader geopolitical consequences.