In a stunning twist of tone, former President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — and even went so far as to thank Tehran.
“I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done,” Trump posted on social media.
“Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE.”
But the real surprise came next:
“I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost... Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
The message — casual, dismissive, and oddly optimistic — drew both praise and confusion.
With tensions still sky-high across the region and world powers split on Iran’s broader agenda, Trump’s remarks signal a deliberate move away from escalation — at least for now.
Whether this message was meant to cool tensions or simply control the narrative, one thing is clear:
Trump isn’t responding with missiles — he’s responding with media.