President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Iran discovered the US attack through leaks, and that the bombing campaign would have continued for a long time, asserting that 'not much would have remained in Iran.' The remarks were reported by Israeli media monitoring Trump's statements.
President Donald Trump offered a new assessment of the US air campaign against Iran, stating that Tehran learned of the attack through leaks and that the bombing would have continued indefinitely, reducing Iran's infrastructure significantly.
The remarks, reported Monday evening, add to a series of statements by Trump on the conflict. The President has previously confirmed that the US struck Iran overnight, described the strikes as a tribute to fallen soldiers, and warned that Iran's nuclear sites would be hit if reactivated. He has also characterized Iran's remaining missile stockpile as severely depleted.
Trump's latest comments come amid ongoing military pressure, with the US maintaining a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and a high state of readiness. The President has consistently framed the campaign as a maximum-pressure strategy aimed at forcing a diplomatic resolution.
2 developments
- StrongTrump says Iran talks ongoing 'right now,' threatens to 'decapitate' Iran if talks fail
- ConfirmedTrump says Iran apologized secretly for leaking false deal details
- StrongTrump: Iranian attack on Jordan was a surprise; US had minutes to intercept missiles
- StrongTrump acknowledges fifth cancellation of military operation against Iran, offers 'last chance'
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