Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
President Donald Trump has responded to reports alleging that General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had warned against launching an attack on Iran during the chaotic final days of the Trump administration. The reports, first published by the upcoming book “Peril” by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, claim that Gen. Milley assured his Chinese counterpart that the US would not strike Iran in a bid to avert a possible conflict.
President Trump swiftly denounced the reports as “fake news” and labeled Gen. Milley’s alleged actions as treasonous. In a statement, Trump accused Milley of having conversations with China behind his back and called for his resignation. Trump defended his own approach towards Iran, stating that he was the one who restrained the military from taking action against Tehran.
The revelations in the book have ignited a fierce political debate, with critics of the former president questioning his decision-making and the level of control he maintained over the military during his tenure. Supporters of Gen. Milley argue that he was acting in the best interests of national security by preventing a potential escalation of tensions with Iran.
The White House has not officially commented on the allegations, and Gen. Milley has yet to publicly address the specific claims made in the book. As the fallout from these reports continues to unfold, it is likely to reignite discussions about civilian-military relations and decision-making processes within the US government.
Sources Analysis:
Reports by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa: Both authors are seasoned journalists known for their investigative reporting. Woodward has a history of exposing government secrets, which can be seen as either positive for transparency or negative for national security, depending on one’s perspective.
Fact Check:
– President Trump denouncing the reports – Verified facts, as his statement is a matter of public record.
– Gen. Milley allegedly assuring China the US would not attack Iran – Unconfirmed claims, as this information is based on the authors’ reporting and has not been independently verified.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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