US President
Donald Trump on Thursday made a series of strong remarks about Iran, claiming that the country's military capabilities had been severely degraded.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran no longer had an effective navy or air force and asserted that its leadership structure had been “wiped out.”
He also criticised media coverage of the conflict, accusing what he called the “fake news” of portraying Iran as performing well despite the damage it had suffered.
“They have 159 ships and all of them lie at the bottom of the ocean. We have taken pictures of them down there.”
Addressing the possibility of renewed military action, Trump indicated that any future conflict would depend on Iran's actions.
He said, “If they killed US troops, it would be a good reason to do so,” suggesting that an attack on American personnel could trigger a military response from Washington.
Trump also signaled a willingness to engage directly with Iran's leadership if ongoing negotiations produce a breakthrough. Speaking to reporters, he said it was possible he could meet Iran's Supreme Leader if Washington and Tehran reach an agreement.
"It's possible that he would meet Iran's supreme leader if Iran makes a deal," he said.
US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powersOn Wednesday, the US House of representatives voted 215-208 in favour of the resolution aimed at preventing Trump from launching further military operations against Iran without congressional approval.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in backing the measure, which now moves to the Senate.
Trump criticised the House of Representatives after lawmakers approved a resolution seeking to restrict his ability to take further military action against Iran.
Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the vote as "meaningless".
“Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republicans and all of the Dumocrats, to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
The comments come amid continued tensions between the United States and Iran following recent confrontations in the region.
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