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We are all set for it,\u201d Trump was quoted as saying on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump acknowledged that such a move would have consequences but stressed that he had not yet reached a final decision or set any deadline. He said Israel \u201cwould join in two minutes if I ask them to\u201d, but added: \u201cWe don\u2019t need anybody.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US president also warned of \u201cconsequences\u201d if Israel joined the attacks, appearing to refer to potential Iranian retaliation against Israel. 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