Trump Declares Iran ‘Wiped Out’ Amid Escalating Military Action

Trump Claims Decisive Victory Over Iran in Doral Press Conference

DORAL, FLORIDA – President Donald Trump declared a decisive victory over Iran during a press conference held at his Doral resort on [Insert Date]. Amidst an ongoing military operation, Trump asserted that Iran’s military capabilities, particularly its naval power, missile launchers, and drone manufacturing, have been “wiped out” and “completely” destroyed. The President’s statements come as the United States continues its campaign, which he referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” aimed at neutralizing Iran’s perceived threats to regional and global security.

Extensive Military Strikes Detailed

President Trump provided a stark assessment of the military actions taken over the preceding nine days, describing them as “some of the most powerful and complex military strikes and maneuvers the world has ever seen.” He detailed the destruction of approximately 51 Iranian naval vessels, stating, “Most of Iran’s naval power has been sunk. It’s on the bottom of the sea.” Furthermore, he claimed that Iran’s missile capability has been reduced to about 10%, with drone manufacturing facilities also targeted and “hit one after another.”

The President highlighted the effectiveness of U.S. technology, including B-2 bombers and advanced interceptors. “We’ve struck over 5,000 targets to date,” Trump stated, emphasizing that many of these were “very major targets.” He also noted the strategic decision to hold back some targets for later, should they be needed, indicating the potential for devastating, long-term damage to Iran’s infrastructure, including electricity production.

“We’ve wiped every single force in Iran out very completely. Most of Iran’s naval power has been sunk. It’s on the bottom of the sea. It’s almost 50 ships. I just notified its 51 ships… and these are fighting vessels… but they’re not meant to fight against us.”

— President Donald Trump

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Thwarted

A central theme of Trump’s address was the prevention of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He reiterated his 2015 pledge to “stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons,” asserting that the recent military actions, particularly the operation codenamed “Midnight Hammer,” were crucial in this regard. “If we didn’t knock out Midnight Hammer, if we didn’t knock out their Iranian potential, if we didn’t do that with Midnight Hammer, they would have had a nuclear weapon,” Trump declared. He claimed that Iran, despite opportunities to renounce its nuclear ambitions, continued to pursue them, even turning down offers for free nuclear fuel for civilian purposes.

The President also detailed efforts to thwart Iran’s attempts to reconstitute its weapons program at new, hardened sites. “They were starting work at another site, a different site, different kind of a site, and that was protected by granite. They wanted it protected by granite. It’s pretty good, but they wanted to go a lot deeper,” he explained, adding that this threat, along with conventional ballistic missile development, posed a risk to U.S. overseas bases and potentially the homeland.

Regional Stability and Global Oil Flow

Trump emphasized the U.S. commitment to maintaining global energy security, particularly the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. He vowed to prevent Iran from holding the world hostage by disrupting oil supplies, warning of severe retaliation if such actions were attempted. “I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the global oil supply,” he stated. The President assured that the Strait of Hormuz would remain safe, noting the presence of U.S. naval assets and advanced mine-sweeping capabilities.

In an effort to mitigate potential price increases during this “brief disruption,” the U.S. is offering political risk insurance to tankers operating in the Gulf. Trump also mentioned waiving certain oil-related sanctions to help keep prices down, positioning the U.S. as a protector of global trade routes, benefiting not only itself but also allies and major consumers like China.

Call with Putin and Other Geopolitical Matters

During the press conference, President Trump also touched upon his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described the call as “very good” and “positive,” noting discussions about Ukraine. “He wants to be helpful. I said you could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with,” Trump remarked.

The President also briefly addressed Cuba, suggesting that the nation was seeking a deal and praising Senator Marco Rubio’s role in foreign policy. He also fielded a question regarding reports of a U.S. missile strike potentially hitting an Iranian girls’ school, stating he had not seen the footage and that the use of Tomahawk missiles is not exclusive to the U.S.

Election Integrity and Future Outlook

Towards the end of the press conference, President Trump shifted focus to domestic issues, reiterating his stance on election integrity. He linked his legislative priorities to the “Save America Act,” which he stated includes voter ID, preventing mail-in ballot fraud, and addressing issues related to men’s and women’s sports and transgender issues. “We don’t have a country if we’re going to have elections that are so corrupt and so dishonest,” he asserted.

Looking ahead, Trump indicated that the military operation in Iran was progressing ahead of schedule and would conclude “very soon.” While not providing a specific timeline for the war’s end, he projected confidence in the U.S. military’s overwhelming success and its ability to deter future aggression from Iran. The administration’s next steps and the full impact of these actions on regional stability and global energy markets remain to be seen.

Source: Special Report: Trump holds news conference amid Iran war (YouTube)