US President Donald Trump monitored unfolding military operations in Iran overnight from Mar-a-Lago, conferring with senior members of his national security team as the United States began what he described as “major combat operations” against the country, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said today, APA reports citing CNN.
Trump also spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the strikes were underway. Israel said it, too, was carrying out attacks against Iran, Leavitt confirmed in a post on social media.
“President Trump monitored the situation overnight at Mar a Lago alongside members of his national security team. The President spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu by phone,” Leavitt wrote.
Leavitt said that prior to the attacks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted congressional leadership to provide notification. Rubio “called all members of the gang of eight to provide congressional notification, and he was able to reach and brief seven of the eight members,” she continued.
“The President and his national security team will continue to closely monitor the situation throughout the day,” Leavitt added.
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