🇺🇸 In a landmark press briefing, U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered a sweeping series of statements on the Israel–Iran ceasefire, NATO defense spending, and the broader regional impact.
🔻 1. NATO Defense Spending Surge
• Trump confirmed that NATO nations will now raise defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP — a demand he pushed for years.
🔻 2. On the Ceasefire
• Trump called the Israel–Iran ceasefire “very good”, confirming it is holding well.
• He revealed that Israel called back its warplanes yesterday before a final strike on Iran.
🔻 3. Nuclear Strike Declaration
• “We achieved a major victory in Iran,” Trump said.
• “What happened in Iran is total destruction of nuclear sites. I don’t think they saved any materials.”
• He emphasized: “The U.S. strike finished what Israel couldn’t. Without it, there’d be no deal.”
• Trump compared it to World War II: “Our strike on Iran ended the war — like Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
🔻 4. U.S. Policy on Iran
• Trump vowed: “Iran will never enrich uranium again.”
• He suggested future diplomacy: “Some form of relations with Iran is possible.”
🔻 5. Media Backlash and Leaks
• Trump slammed CNN and others for denying the nuclear site destruction: “Shame on them.”
• The U.S. Defense Secretary confirmed an investigation is underway over intel leaks, calling reports “low credibility.”
🔻 6. Gaza Breakthrough Linked to Iran Strike
• Trump teased major developments: “We’re making progress in Gaza — thanks to the Iran strike.”
• He said: “The strike will help free hostages in Gaza.”
🔻 7. Russia’s Offer Declined
• Trump revealed that Putin volunteered to help on Iran, but he responded: “We need help in Ukraine, not Iran.”
