FLORIDA: (HRNW) In a high-stakes press conference in Florida, U.S. President Donald Trump shifted the responsibility for the recent military strikes on Iran onto his key advisors, including negotiator Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Trump stated that the situation regarding Iran rapidly reached a “point of no return,” claiming that briefings and discussions with Witkoff, Kushner, and Hegseth convinced him that Iran was on the verge of launching an attack against the United States.
President Trump defended the preemptive strike, asserting he was “100% certain” that Iran would have attacked within a week had the U.S. not acted first. He claimed significant military success, stating that 51 Iranian naval warships have been destroyed and that Iranian drone attacks have plummeted by 83%. Trump further revealed that the U.S. has begun targeting Iranian drone manufacturing facilities and is deploying cost-effective interceptors to counter aerial threats, noting that military operations are well ahead of their initial timeline.
Addressing global economic concerns, Trump warned of severe retaliation if Iran attempts to disrupt oil supplies. Paradoxically, he announced the lifting of certain oil-related sanctions to drive down global energy prices. He also committed to using the U.S. Navy to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz when necessary. On the diplomatic front, Trump mentioned having a “good conversation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the regional volatility.
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