Trump’s u-turn? After saying Israel acted unilaterally, now US President confirms he ‘was in charge’

President Donald Trump defended Republican hard-line tactics in Congress while also referencing his direct involvement in the Israel-Iran war, declaring that he “was very much in charge” when Israel launched its major attack on Iran’s nuclear sites in June 2025. Trump characterized the strike as “very, very powerful”—the most effective yet—crediting US leadership and military capabilities for supporting Israel and shaping the operation’s outcome.