U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has effectively conceded and surrendered to Middle Eastern countries following recent U.S. and Israeli military pressure. Speaking about Iranian official Ali Larijani, Trump said Tehran had ambitions to dominate the region but was forced to back down due to the ongoing campaign against Iran.
According to Trump, Iran had previously prepared military plans targeting multiple Middle Eastern states. He suggested that rockets had been positioned against regional countries long before the current conflict began, describing it as part of a broader Iranian strategy to expand its influence across the Middle East.
Trump argued that the recent military actions disrupted those plans and forced Iran to retreat from its ambitions. He stated that Tehran had effectively conceded to neighboring countries, claiming the shift occurred as a direct result of U.S. pressure.
The remarks were made during comments to CBS News, as tensions remain high across the region amid ongoing military exchanges involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces.
