President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday to announce a massive shift in Middle Eastern security, claiming that Iranian military capabilities have been virtually wiped out.
In a characteristic post, the President declared that the U.S. is now spearheading an effort to clear the Strait of Hormuz of sea mines, a move he described as a “favor” to a global community that he claims lacks the resolve to handle the task itself.
The President’s statement painted a picture of a systematic and total dismantling of Iran’s defense infrastructure. According to Trump, the Iranian Navy and Air Force have been neutralized, and the nation’s anti-aircraft and radar systems are now “dead.”
He further noted that factories responsible for producing the country’s drones and missiles have been “largely obliterated,” along with the stockpiles they contained.
“The Fake News Media has lost total credibility,” Trump wrote, accusing news outlets of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” by reporting that Iran is currently winning. “In fact, everyone knows that they are LOSING, and LOSING BIG!”
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Beyond the hardware, Trump signaled a significant shift in the Iranian hierarchy, stating that “longtime ‘Leaders’ are no longer with us,” an assertion he followed with the phrase, “praise be to Allah!”
The President also addressed the specific threat to global shipping lanes, noting that while the threat of sea mines remains, the vessels used to deploy them are no longer operational. “All 28 of their mine dropper boats are also lying at the bottom of the sea,” Trump claimed.
As a result of the perceived security vacuum and the destruction of Iranian assets, Trump indicated that the global oil market is already pivoting toward American resources. He observed that empty tankers from various nations are currently en route to the United States to “load up” on oil.
While the U.S. begins the process of clearing the Strait, Trump expressed frustration with international partners including China, Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany. He stated that these nations have benefited from the security provided by the U.S. but “don’t have the Courage or Will to do this work themselves.”
The White House has not yet released a formal technical briefing to accompany the President’s social media comments, which concluded with a direct, “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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