UMVA has learned that President Donald Trump warned his Cabinet that Iran is “negotiating on fumes,” insisting the regime believes it can outwait him while the nation spirals toward economic ruin.
Speaking three months after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Trump declared Iran “very much” wants a deal but has failed to reach one, leaving the United States poised to “finish the job” if diplomacy stalls.
He painted a stark picture of a shattered Iranian military: “Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, everything’s gone,” he said, emphasizing that the country’s bargaining power is dwindling.
The president added that Iran’s economy is in freefall, with soaring inflation turning the national currency into “money that has no value,” and that citizens are retreating to the internet after a prolonged blackout.
Trump dismissed the notion that the midterm elections could deter him, noting that Iran’s leaders hoped to “outwait” him, only to find their strategy collapsed in the wake of recent events.
He reaffirmed that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, framing the fight as a global responsibility and claiming broad, albeit understated, international backing for the U.S. stance.
“The problem is you always get the support when you don’t need it. When you need it, you don’t get the support,” he warned, underscoring the urgency of Operation Epic Fury to keep the world’s top state sponsor of terror nuclear‑free.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the call for diplomacy, insisting an agreement remains the preferred path and hinting that progress could emerge in the coming hours or days.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reinforced the message, stating that whether through negotiations or a renewed military push, the United States stands ready to ensure Iran never attains a nuclear arsenal.
