"Iran has "no navy, no communications, they've got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones," Trump said, describing Iran's military degradation following US military strikes."
""We figured oil prices would go up, which they will. Uh, they'll also come down. They'll come down very fast," Trump said, addressing concerns about rising gas prices while characterizing the spike as temporary and manageable."
""This is a short excursion into something that should have been done for 47 years. 47 years it's taken to do this and no president had the guts to do it," Trump stated, justifying military action against Iran as overdue intervention."
President Trump announced a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami while the US continues military operations in Iran. Gas prices have surged nearly 27 cents per gallon, creating political challenges for Trump, who previously emphasized lowering fuel costs. Trump assessed that Iran's military capabilities are severely degraded, claiming they lack a functional navy, air force, and communications systems. He acknowledged oil prices would rise but stated they would decline quickly. Trump characterized the military campaign as justified action against the Iranian regime that previous administrations avoided for 47 years. The administration is exploring measures to reduce costs for Americans while maintaining that the military operation's strategic importance justifies the economic impact.
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