US President Donald Trump
Trump claims major strikes on Iran, warns of further escalation without deal
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- Trump says 75% of targets in Iran have been hit
- Warns of “total destruction” if no agreement is reached
- Claims pressure on Iran’s leadership and energy sector
US President Donald Trump said that American operations have hit 75% of designated targets in Iran, claiming that the country’s military capacity has been “completely defeated” and would take years to rebuild.
He warned that if a deal is not reached, the United States is prepared to strike remaining targets, adding that only “a few small boats” are left of Iran’s navy.
Trump also claimed that pressure on Iran has created internal leadership instability, saying the US does not know who is currently in charge and that recent developments have contributed to internal conflict.
On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said the US maintains “complete control” and rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the waterway, arguing it would generate significant revenue for Tehran. He said the blockade would remain in place until an agreement is reached.
He added that Iran is under greater time pressure than the US and said ongoing communications with Tehran continue, while stressing that any deal must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons that could threaten 'Israel' and regional states.
