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Trump Says Iran Is Decimated, Warns of Two Possible Endings
Donald Trump said the war with Iran would eventually end.
He warned that the ending could be pleasant or unpleasant, depending on what Iran does.
He claimed Iran’s military had been badly weakened.
Trump also described US forces near the Strait of Hormuz as a “wall of steel.”
He said ships could pass only if the United States allowed them.
He also said the US Navy was making sure Iran could not get a nuclear weapon.
Trump made these comments while announcing plans for a new shipyard in Maryland.
Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion, and the Navy has committed up to $2.9 billion tied to production outcomes.
The shipyard is expected to make parts for Virginia-class submarines.
Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end, but warned Tehran could face a “nice” or “not-so-nice” outcome.
Speaking at Sparrows Point, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 6, Trump claimed Iran’s military had been severely weakened.
Trump described the US presence around the Strait of Hormuz as a “wall of steel” and said ships were only allowed through with US permission.
He said the US Navy was ensuring Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon, describing that outcome as already settled.
The remarks came during an announcement that Anduril Industries and the US Navy could invest up to $6.6 billion in a new Maryland shipyard.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Anduril Industries, and the US Navy.
- What
- Trump discussed the war with Iran and announced a planned shipyard investment of up to $6.6 billion.
- Where
- Sparrows Point, Maryland, and the area around the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6; the article does not specify a year.
- Why
- Trump said the United States needed to “finish up” the conflict and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; the shipyard is intended to manufacture submarine components.
Key facts
- Anduril investment
- $3.7 billion for a new high-tech shipyard.
- Navy commitment
- Up to $2.9 billion through a contract tied to production outcomes.
- Combined potential investment
- Up to $6.6 billion.
- Shipyard name
- Arsenal-2.
- Shipyard location
- Sparrows Point, Maryland.
- Planned products
- Critical components for Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines, including torpedo tubes.
- Trump’s description of the Hormuz operation
- A “wall of steel”; he said only vessels permitted by the US were allowed through.
Quotes
Donald Trump
US president
“We're doing extremely well in the Islamic Republic of Iran, very well. They have no military. It's shot; the whole place is shot.”
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“It's only a question of which way do we want to do it, the nice way or the not-so-nice way? And pretty soon you'll find out.”
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