Trump has maintained that he decided to launch strikes as a preemptive action, claiming that Iran was poised to attack Israel and neighboring nations. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday added that the president had a “feeling based on fact” that Iran posed an “imminent and direct threat” to the United States.

President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."

The White House today released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining the Administration’s priorities for ensuring that America remains

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