Trump Claims Victory Over Iran, Rejects Nuclear Use

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed victory over Iran and dismissed the idea of using nuclear weapons against the country, while also stating that U.S. forces had recently struck Iranian territory.

Consensus

Donald Trump stated that the U.S. has achieved victory over Iran.
Trump rejected the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran.
Trump said there is no reason to use nuclear weapons because Iran is already completely defeated militarily.
U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iranian territory, specifically on the island of Laarak in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes targeted launch sites on the island.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have attacked U.S. bases in the UAE and Jordan in response.

Points of divergence

Trump promised a swift victory over Iran without specifying when it would occur. — vesti
Trump claimed that the U.S. has already won, stating Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. — vesti
Trump said that if the U.S. had exited the conflict now, Iran would need 25 years to restore its nuclear potential. — vesti
The U.S. conducted its first strike on Iranian territory since late July, targeting Laarak Island. — kommersant
The strike was reported by U.S. media and targeted launch sites on the island. — kommersant
Trump made the statement in a White House press briefing. — interfax

Coverage (6 sources)

Trump foresees quick victory over Iran — Вести
Trump ruled out the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran — Коммерсантъ
"No grounds": Trump on nuclear strike on Iran — Вести
US President excludes use of nuclear weapons against Iran — Интерфакс
Trump predicts disappearance of the Middle East if Iran gets nuclear weapons — Вести
Trump allowed for the complete destruction of Israel in the event of Iran having nuclear weapons — Коммерсантъ

Trump Claims Victory Over Iran, Rejects Nuclear Use

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