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President Trump expresses sorrow for fallen soldiers, calling it a 'very sad thing'. He affirms that the war against Iran is 'going unbelievably' and that their 'evil empire' has been decimated. He is proud of the troops and their families.
In one week, the US has 'wiped out' Iran's Navy, Air Force, most missiles, and manufacturing areas. Drone capacity is significantly down, and their leadership has been significantly impacted. Trump avoids giving a timeline for the war, stating, 'Whatever it takes,' and suggests that Iran's military is 'almost non-existent'.
Trump is unconcerned about rising gas prices, calling the conflict a 'short excursion' that 'should have been done for 47 years.' He attributes a bombed girls' elementary school in Iran to Iran itself due to their 'inaccurate munitions' and tendency to target civilians.
Unconditional surrender means Iran will 'cry uncle' or be rendered militarily useless. Trump denies any indication of Russia supporting Iran in the conflict, noting that if they are, they are 'not doing a very good job' given Iran's struggles.
The Strait of Hormuz is cleared; Iran's navy is at the bottom of the sea. Trump believes the actions taken are a 'great thing' for the US, Israel, the Middle East, and the world, citing Iran's alleged responsibility for events like October 7th.
Trump discusses the possibility of temporary oil sales to India and highlights the US's vast oil reserves. He blames Biden for depleting the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and plans to refill it. He is hesitant to discuss ground troops but suggests if they were deployed, the enemy would be 'so decimated'.
The US has not yet targeted enriched uranium sites but may do so later. Trump expresses a desire to be involved in selecting Iran's next leader to prevent future conflicts, aiming for a leader who won't lead their country into war.
Steve Witco explains that Iran's previous stance on enriching uranium suggests they need a 'change of attitude.' Trump believes they have maximum negotiating leverage and are 'not looking to settle.' He dismisses Britain's offer of two aircraft carriers, stating the US 'doesn't need them' now.
Iran accuses the US of striking a desalination plant. Trump responds by calling Iranians 'most evil people,' citing atrocities, and dismissing their complaints about the plant compared to their alleged actions.
The US has strongly warned Russia against providing targeting information to Iran. Trump believes if Russia is assisting, it's not helping much, given Iran's rapid degradation. He states the US military is the greatest and was built in his first term.
Iran is running out of missiles and drones, with manufacturing capabilities severely hit. Their output is down to 9% of initial levels, and 70% of rocket launchers are destroyed. Trump also highlights Iran's recent apologies to Middle Eastern states for attacks as a 'surrender' and a victory for the US.
Trump rules out involving the Kurds in the conflict to avoid further complicating the war. He suggests the map of Iran will 'probably not' look the same after the conflict. He mentions a US-provided insurance system for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump concludes that the 'minor excursion' will result in a much safer world by eliminating 'sick and demented people' in Iran's leadership. He notes multiple levels of Iranian leadership have been removed, leaving unknown figures in charge.