Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports - Reuters
Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports Reuters
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"war against Iran is 'very complete'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have no message for him."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the war is very complete, pretty much."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They better not try anything cute or it’s going to be the end of that country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime..."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It has always been the policy of the United States, in particular my administration, that this terrorist regime can never have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Military action in Iran could last eight weeks."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no air force."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they've got no Air Force."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have no message for him."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the war is very complete, pretty much."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think they made a big mistake."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The path of the martyred Imam Khamenei will carry on under the name of Khamenei."
— Hosseinali Eshkevari , Politician
"We've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think you'll see it's going to be a short-term excursion."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Hosseinali Eshkevari is a member of Iran's assembly of experts.
Mohsen Heydari is a member of Iran's assembly of experts.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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President Trump stated that the U.S. is 'very far ahead' in the war against Iran and is considering taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit chokepoint.
President Trump believes the war against Iran is 'very complete' and that the U.S. is 'very far ahead' of the initial four to five-week estimated timeframe.
President Trump's statement that the Iran war is 'very complete' led to a significant drop in oil prices and a surge in stock markets.
President Trump claimed that the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran was 'pretty much' over, stating that Iran has no navy, communications, or air force.
President Trump stated that the war against Iran is 'very complete,' claiming Iran has no navy, communications, or air force. He also mentioned the U.S. is ahead of the initial four to five-week timeline for the conflict.
President Trump declared the war in Iran as 'very complete, pretty much,' amid rising economic impacts from the conflict, including disruptions to global oil trade and concerns about regional escalation.
President Trump described the Iran conflict as a 'short-term excursion,' emphasizing it will continue until Iran is 'decisively defeated,' while boasting about the destruction of Iran's military capabilities.
President Trump's statement that the Iran war is 'very complete' led to a significant rebound in stock markets, with major indices closing higher after his remarks.
President Trump indicated that the war with Iran could be nearing an end, stating that U.S. and Israeli forces have effectively dismantled Iran’s military capabilities.
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