President Donald Trump has lauded the speed of the U.S.-Israeli military operation, stating that the war in Iran is “moving much faster” than his initial predictions. Speaking from Florida, Trump described the campaign as “very complete, pretty much,” noting that the Iranian air force and navy have been effectively neutralized. He told reporters that the “excursion” was achieving its goals with unprecedented efficiency.
The President’s optimism comes as Mojtaba Khamenei takes the mantle of Supreme Leader in Tehran, a move Trump has dismissed as a “big mistake.” The President remains focused on the military degradation of the regime, claiming that the U.S. has “already won in many ways.” He clarified that the mission was about getting rid of “evil” rather than engaging in a decade-long conflict.
According to Trump, the Iranian military has “nothing left” to mount a significant defense, with its communications grid “totally taken out.” He praised the “amazing” performance of the American military, which he says has struck over 3,000 targets in the first week. This level of destruction, he argues, has effectively ended Iran’s ability to threaten its neighbors or the U.S. homeland.
The economic fallout has been a major concern, but Trump’s comments on the war’s imminent end have helped calm the energy markets. After oil prices spiked toward $120, they fell back as the President suggested the conflict would be “short-lived.” He reiterated a warning that any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz would result in a strike “twenty times harder” than previous ones.
As the second week of the war unfolds, the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and Iran continues to expand. Trump’s narrative focuses on the “ultimate victory” and the exceptional nature of the United States in the face of “lunatics.” The President’s next steps will define the regional power balance for the foreseeable future.
