U.S. President Trump deflects responsibility for the missile attack on an Iranian elementary school, suggesting that other nations could be responsible despite evidence pointing to the U.S. as the sole operator of Tomahawk missiles in the conflict.
Following an analysis revealing that the weapon used in the attack on the Iranian elementary school likely resembled a U.S. Tomahawk missile, President Trump stated that 'anyone' can use Tomahawk missiles, attempting to shift responsibility away from the U.S. However, U.S. media and experts have pointed out that the only forces using Tomahawk missiles in the ongoing conflict are American military personnel. The New York Times reported that Trump implied other countries, possibly Iran, could have launched the missile, creating a narrative of doubt regarding the U.S.'s involvement.
In their reporting, the New York Times emphasized that the U.S. strictly controls the sale of Tomahawk missiles, noting that aside from the U.S. military, only Australia and the U.K. possess them. Despite claims that other allied nations are considering purchasing Tomahawk missiles, the notion that the U.S. would sell them to Iran is deemed highly unlikely. Historical accounts reveal that Japan was denied the opportunity to purchase Tomahawk missiles in 2013 and only succeeded in 2022, while Germany also recently secured a deal for future deployment.
Reporters questioned Trump's assertions during a press conference, where they highlighted the improbability of Iran obtaining Tomahawk missiles for such attacks. When challenged, Trump remarked that he was not fully aware of the situation and was currently investigating, underscoring the dubious nature of his claims about missile possession by other nations in the conflict.
