Trump says Iran nuclear strike was necessary, touts Venezuela oil gains

In his most candid remarks to date, President of the United States Donald Trump defended the destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities as an unavoidable step to secure peace in the Middle East.

Trump highlighted the success of targeted operations against key military figures such as Qasem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, describing Iran’s nuclear program as a “catastrophe” neutralized with precision and no errors. He also expressed keen interest in domestic protests in Iran, noting that casualty figures are expected within 24 hours and describing them as “very large and shocking.”

Turning to Latin America, Trump claimed progress in restoring Venezuela to the “right path,” announcing that the United States is currently receiving 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil. He criticized opponents of US intervention as “anti-American” and pledged to make Venezuela a strong state while safeguarding US energy interests.

On global economics, Trump linked financial power with military influence, saying his tariff policies have generated billions for the US, enabling it to “end eight wars around the world.”

These statements reflect Trump’s doctrine of “peace through strength,” combining economic pressure and surgical military operations to reshape the international order under the banner of “America First.”