1 week ago

Trump Says US Will Soon Control Iran-Linked Straits

Donald Trump said the United States is gaining control of important waterways connected to Iran.

He did not say exactly which waterways he meant.

Trump said Iran must not be allowed to build a nuclear weapon.

He defended US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

He claimed Iran’s military and leaders had been badly weakened.

Trump also said Americans might pay more for gasoline and energy because of the conflict.

He argued that these higher costs were necessary for security.

He said B-2 bombers hit their targets in Iran.

Trump also discussed issues involving Venezuela, immigration, tariffs and the US economy.

Key facts

Speaker: US President Donald Trump
Main claim: The United States is essentially controlling strategic waterways linked to Iran and will soon take full control.
Nuclear issue: Trump said Iran was about two weeks from obtaining a nuclear weapon when US forces struck its nuclear facilities.
Military operation: Trump said B-2 bombers conducted the strikes and that every bomb hit its target.
Economic impact: Trump acknowledged that energy and gasoline costs could rise for American consumers.
Iranian capabilities: Trump claimed Iran’s navy, air force, leadership, missile production and drone capacity had been severely weakened.
Broadcaster: The interview was broadcast by 77 WABC Radio.

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