NEW: President Trump Responds to Report That He Has Approved Attack Plans for Iran

Gateway Pundit ^ | June 19, 2025 | Cullen Linebargar

[Macho MAGA Man]

President Trump has now responded to a provocative report from one of the nation’s leading papers regarding a critical decision on Iran as the country continues attacking Israel.

On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal alleged that President Trump on Tuesday night told aides that he approved attack plans for Iran but was holding off his final order to see if Tehran would agree to abandon its nuclear weapons program.

The authors cited three anonymous sources that were supposedly “familiar” with Trump’s thoughts while coming up with their report.

The Gateway Pundit previously reported President Trump was potentially weighing a strike on Iran during a meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday afternoon.

The meeting came after Trump threatened to take out Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

For his part, Trump has remained coy on whether he would drop bombs on Iran. He has even trolled reporters trying to get an answer from him.

But Trump has consistently made clear that he is open to negotiation while maintaining that Iran possessing a nuclear weapon was a red line.

Due to these facts, it would seem unusual for Trump to have already given a green light to attacking the Islamic Republic. Even if true, one would think his team would make sure to keep such a decision a closely-held secret.

Trump’s reply to the Wall Street Journal was classically fiery and blunt.

[Macho MAGA Man]

Who Owns The Wall Street Journal? The Wall Street Journal is owned by Dow Jones & Company, which in turn is a subsidiary of News Corp. The media conglomerate is controlled by Rupert Murdoch’s family, making it one of the world’s largest media owners.

[Kazan]

I’m not the least bit surprised that Murdoch would put out disinformation designed to push us directly into this war.

[avital2]

it’s hard to know what to believe since both the US and Israel are using misdirection to foil and confuse Iran. there is a lot of mind-reading being done by media AND sources who want to influence POTUS’ thinking.

[Brian Griffin]

GBU-57 MOP prototype
Specifications
Mass 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Length 20.5 ft (6.2 m)[3]
Diameter 31.5 in (0.8 m)
Filling AFX-757/PBXN-114
Filling weight 4,590 / 752 lb (2,082 / 341 kg)

GBU-43/B
Specifications
Mass 21,715 lb (9,850 kg)
Length 30 ft 1.75 in (9.1885 m)
Diameter 40.5 in (103 cm)
Filling H-6
Filling weight 18,739 lb (8,500 kg)
Blast yield 11 tons TNT (46 GJ)

GBU-43s are delivered from C-130 cargo aircraft, inside which they are carried on cradles resting on airdrop platforms. The bombs are dropped by deploying drogue parachutes, which also extract the cradle and platform from the aircraft. Shortly after launch the drogues are released and the bomb falls without the use of a retarding parachute. GPS satellite-guidance is used to guide bombs to their targets.

Perhaps the Israelis can use one of their C-130s to deliver a MOP of their own manufacture.

[PGR88]

Trump will only approve the raid if he has high confidence a B2 bomber won’t get shot down.

[Brian Griffin]

The Israels might utilize a ship propeller shaft, a steel casing, explosive, a jet engine and a tank of kerosene to make a bunker buster of their own to be dropped by an Israeli C-130.

[Brian Griffin]

“These sophisticated systems integrate advanced laser seekers, GPS/INS navigation, and smart tracking algorithms to convert standard general-purpose bombs into precision-guided munitions. The technology encompasses both lightweight tactical solutions and extended-range strike capabilities, enabling engagement distances up to 120 kilometers beyond conventional surface-to-air missile ranges.”

https://www.elbitsystems.com/air-space/air-surface-munitions/guidance-kits

[Brian Griffin]

A rocket motor probably would deliver more power and more penetrating speed.

[fso301]

Trump has remained coy on whether he would drop bombs on Iran.

I wouldn't advise that. Pressing the button remotely from the Oval Office via a Zoom connection presents too many unnecessary technology risks.

Just let the B-2 crews handle it.

[SaxxonWoods]

Trump is hoping the current govt finishes collapsing quickly. The new govt will invite the US in and the situation won’t require bombing.

[If You Want It Fixed - Fix It]

What does the unelected judge say?

“Catch it and bring it back!”