U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that Iran has been effectively defeated, claiming its leadership, navy, and air force have been neutralized and that the country no longer has meaningful defense capabilities.
In a sharp criticism of media coverage, Trump rejected claims that his objectives had not been met, stating that operations are “weeks ahead of schedule.” He specifically targeted reporting by The New York Times and analyst David Sanger, dismissing their assessments as inaccurate.
Trump also asserted that Iran is now seeking a deal but made clear he is not interested, signaling a hardline stance as the conflict continues.
