US Pres. Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Anadolu.
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the conflict with Iran could be considered a short-term excursion. He explained that the US felt it was necessary to act to eliminate threats and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons within weeks.
Trump emphasized that US and Israeli forces were successfully weakening Iran’s military capabilities, including its drones and missiles, which he described as being thoroughly destroyed.
He also claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been neutralized, with 46 ships reportedly destroyed, and that Iranian leaders were repeatedly targeted during the campaign.
The president insisted that military operations would continue until Iran is completely and decisively defeated, highlighting the determination of US-led forces to achieve their objectives.
His statements came following a series of US and Israeli strikes that began on February 28, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, senior military officials, and more than 150 schoolgirls.
Trump characterized the campaign as a limited intervention designed to remove dangerous elements in the region, asserting that it would be short in duration but decisive in impact.
He reinforced that the United States would maintain pressure until Iran could no longer pose a threat, signaling ongoing military commitment in the Middle East.
In response, Iran carried out attacks targeting US bases, diplomatic facilities, military personnel, and several Israeli cities, resulting in at least seven American service members killed.
