WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday (Mar 16) that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports. Pre-war intelligence assessments di

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday (Mar 16) that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports. Pre-war intelligence assessments di

Trump claimed Iran's attacks on Gulf allies were unexpected, despite prior warnings of potential retaliation from U.S. intelligence.

WASHINGTON, March 16 - President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a U.S. official and two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence reports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mr Trump twice on March 16 said Iran’s retaliatory strikes on its Gulf neighbours were a surprise. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.