Donald Trump thanks Iran for giving early notice of 'very weak' retaliation, says it's times for peace

President Donald Trump reacted to Iran's attack on US airbase in Qatar and made it clear that it was a coordinated attack about which the US had enough intel in advance. In his Truth Social post, Trump also indicated that there should be no further 'HATE' after Iran 'gets it out of their system'.

"Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was “set free,” because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction," Trump said. "I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their “system,” and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE," Trump added.

"I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said. Trump also thanked Qatar and said no Qataris were killed or wounded. "I’d like to thank the Highly Respected Emir of Qatar for all that he has done in seeking Peace for the Region. Regarding the attack today at the American Base in Qatar, I am pleased to report that, in addition to no Americans being killed or wounded, very importantly, there have also been no Qataris killed or wounded," Trump posted before announcing, "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!"

Qatar allowed itself to be targeted to 'save face'

Before Trump announced that it was a coordinated attack, US media widely reported that it was a 'coordinated' attack and Iran is not aiming at any escalation. New York Times reported that Ira informed Qatar before the attack and gave advanced notice that attacks were coming to minimize casualties. NYT cited three Iranian officials who said that Iran symbolically needed to strike back at the US but at the same time carry it out in a way that allowed all sides an exit ramp.

Qatar condemned the attack and confirmed that they intercepted the missiles but they 'allowed itself to be targeted to save face', New York Post reported.