Washington, April 13 (NationPress) President Donald Trump of the United States has claimed that Iran's military strength has been significantly diminished, stating that Tehran has “no cards” left in the current negotiations.

In a Fox News interview, Trump emphasized Iran's historical threats against the U.S., remarking: “For years, I’ve had to listen to them say, death to America, right? They say, death to America, death to Israel… we will destroy America.”

He expressed concern about the absence of international condemnation of such rhetoric: “Now, does anybody ever complain to you when they say that? I think that’s a big step worse. Death to America.”

Trump argued that recent actions by the U.S. have shifted the strategic landscape. “When I talk about civilization, it’ll be much different because their military will be totally gone,” he noted, asserting that Iran's armed forces are “pretty much gone now.”

He also highlighted perceived changes in Iran's leadership dynamics: “We have had regime change because the people we dealt with yesterday were, frankly, very smart, very sharp,” contrasting them with previous leaders under Ayatollah Khomeini.

The President accused Tehran of squandering vast resources on military capabilities, stating: “They spent all their money on weapons. We’ve destroyed most of those weapons.”

Trump maintained that his statements were pivotal in bringing Iran to the negotiating table: “That statement got them to the bargaining table and they haven’t left,” he predicted a favorable resolution for Washington: “I predict they come back and they give us everything we want.”

He reiterated his demands in negotiations: “I told my people I want everything. I don’t want 90 per cent. I don’t want 95 per cent. I told them I want everything.”

On Iran's current capabilities, Trump remarked: “They have no cards… Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Totally gone. They have nothing.”

He cited specific losses, claiming: “They have no ships. 158 ships are at the bottom of the sea. Good ones. New.” He also mentioned the destruction of a vessel named Soleimani, stating it was “taken out by one of our Tiger Sharks, by one of our rapidly moving submarines.”

Trump concluded the interview by emphasizing U.S. military superiority: “Our military is so good,” while noting its high public approval ratings: “Our military has a 94 per cent approval rating now.”

In contrast, he pointed out the low approval ratings for Congress and the media: “Congress has a 14 per cent. The media has a 12 per cent,” adding that media credibility has plummeted since his presidency began: “When I started, the media had a 92 per cent approval rating. Now they’re down to 14 per cent.”

These remarks come during a period of intensified tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with negotiations and military signals occurring simultaneously. Trump's statements reflect a hardline stance that seeks maximal concessions from Tehran.