The assessment came swiftly, delivered with characteristic confidence: the United States, according to former President Trump, is experiencing extraordinary success in Iran. This declaration arrived days after coordinated military actions with Israel targeted Tehran, reportedly resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s supreme leader.
When pressed to quantify the success, Trump didn’t hesitate. He assigned a score exceeding perfection – “a 12 to a 15 out of 10.” The picture he painted was one of near-total dismantling of Iranian military power, a swift and decisive blow against a dangerous adversary.
“Their army is gone. Their navy is gone. Their communications are gone. Their leaders are gone,” he stated, emphasizing the loss extended to “two sets of their leaders.” The scale of the operation, as described, suggests a comprehensive effort to cripple Iran’s ability to project power.
The conversation unfolded during a White House roundtable focused on college sports, a deliberate juxtaposition acknowledged by a reporter questioning the timing. Trump swiftly redirected, framing the situation in Iran as paramount, a matter of national security demanding immediate attention.
He detailed the extent of the alleged damage, claiming Iran’s air force had been “wiped out entirely” and its naval fleet – 32 ships – now rested “at the bottom of the ocean.” A touch of dark humor punctuated the gravity of the claims, a sardonic observation that, “other than that, they’re doing very well.”
The former president attributed the success to the exceptional performance of the U.S. military, portraying a stark choice faced: endure years of attacks and casualties, or proactively neutralize the threat. The decision, he asserted, was clear, and the outcome demonstrably positive.
Trump referenced prior actions, including deployments of B-2 bombers aimed at eliminating Iran’s nuclear capabilities, as evidence of a consistent and effective strategy. He maintained that the United States, under his leadership, had regained a level of global respect previously unseen.
A question regarding Russian assistance to Iran in targeting Americans was dismissed as trivial, a distraction from the more pressing matter at hand – the ongoing success in reshaping the geopolitical landscape. The inquiry was labeled “a stupid question” given the context.
Earlier in the day, a message posted on a social media platform reiterated a firm stance: no negotiations with Iran would be considered except on the terms of “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” This uncompromising demand underscored a commitment to complete dominance.
Beyond the immediate military objectives, Trump outlined a vision for Iran’s future, one where, following a leadership change, the nation could be rebuilt and economically revitalized with the support of the United States and its allies. He concluded with a familiar slogan, adapted for the occasion: “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).”
