Trump Claims US Forces Have Severely Damaged Iran's Military
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Washington, March 11 (NationPress) President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that US military forces have dealt a significant blow to Iran's military capabilities, stating that Tehran has suffered extensive losses in both naval and air defense assets amid escalating US military actions.
Speaking to the press just before leaving the White House, Trump described the military operation as unparalleled in its scope and effectiveness, claiming that Iran's military resources have been critically diminished.
“Our military is unmatched. It stands as the most formidable in the world, and they are striking them with great intensity,” Trump remarked. “Currently, they have lost their navy, their airfields, and their anti-aircraft systems. They lack radar capabilities. Their leadership has been incapacitated, and we could inflict even more damage.”
The President indicated that the US had intentionally held back from targeting some remaining assets, warning that future actions could completely prevent Iran from rebuilding its military.
“We are leaving certain strategic targets intact; if we were to eliminate them, they would be unable to restore their nation,” he stated.
Trump also emphasized the significant impairment of Iran's naval forces throughout the military campaign.
“I would categorize it as major yet ineffective. Almost all their naval vessels are gone,” he claimed.
He reiterated the extensive nature of the military efforts, asserting that US forces had dismantled multiple layers of Iranian defenses.
“We have decimated their navy, their air force, and all their anti-defense systems,” Trump stated. “This level of action is unprecedented.”
When asked if the US would be willing to cease operations if Iran complied with US demands, Trump indicated that the campaign might persist.
“We have struck them harder than nearly any nation has ever been struck, and we are not done yet,” he asserted.
During the press conference, Trump urged Congress to endorse the proposed SAVE AMERICA Act, a significant electoral reform bill aimed at enforcing voter identification.
“It is the SAVE AMERICA Act. It is possibly the most favored legislation I have ever introduced,” he noted. “It mandates voter ID, and requires that individuals be citizens to vote. It's a matter of citizenship.”
He added that the legislation would also include provisions limiting transgender participation in women's sports and tightening regulations surrounding mail-in voting.
On foreign policy matters unrelated to Iran, Trump criticized Spain's contributions to NATO, suggesting that the US might reconsider its trade relationships.
“I believe they have been very poor contributors. Very poor, not favorable at all,” Trump remarked. “We may need to reassess trade with Spain; they have not been supportive of NATO.”
Trump also touched upon developments in the Middle East, stating that the US is striving to diminish Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon.
“We cherish Lebanon and its people, and we are working diligently. We must eliminate Hezbollah, which has caused significant issues for many years,” he stated.
Separately, the President commended plans for a major oil refinery project in Texas, labeling it as a groundbreaking advancement in the US energy sector.
“It will be the finest anywhere in the world. There has never been anything comparable,” Trump concluded.