Trump Warns Iran: War Ending, But Not Without Consequences
President Trump claims Iran war is ending, but urges caution as tensions remain high.
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President Donald Trump stated Monday that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end, although he emphasized that the United States remains prepared to resume military operations if negotiations fail. During an impromptu press conference at the White House, Trump highlighted significant reductions in Iran’s missile and drone manufacturing capabilities, claiming they had been cut by approximately 85%. He also noted that Iran is currently engaged in talks with the United States, describing the discussions as polite and potentially leading to a resolution.
Preparing for Contingencies
Despite the apparent progress, Trump did not declare the conflict over, asserting that Iran’s remaining capabilities still pose a threat to regional allies. He reiterated the administration’s intent to prevent Tehran from rebuilding its nuclear program. “It’s ending quickly, but we want to take care of people that have been very good to us over the years,” Trump said, emphasizing the importance of protecting U.S. allies.
Trump also warned that American forces are fully prepared to resume military operations if negotiations fail. “If we do have to go back in, we are locked and loaded and ready to go,” he stated, underscoring the administration’s readiness to act decisively.
Defending Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
During the press conference, Trump addressed an impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, launched by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors related to his handling of the Iran war, military operations in Yemen and the Caribbean, the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and the Pentagon’s scrutiny of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
Trump dismissed Massie as a “stone cold loser,” accusing him of reflexively opposing the administration’s agenda. He also noted that Massie had lost his Republican primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, who won the general election and will succeed him in January. “Now he’s after Pete Hegseth. He doesn’t like Hegseth, but really, what has Hegseth done?” Trump asked, defending Hegseth’s record.
Trump credited Hegseth with overseeing military operations in Iran and Venezuela, calling both victories for the United States. “Pete Hegseth won two wars,” he said, adding, “Oh, let’s impeach him.” He also claimed that Hegseth had helped reverse a military recruitment crisis, noting that the armed forces now have their strongest recruiting numbers in history.
Impeachment Effort Rejected
Hegseth himself dismissed the impeachment effort as a political stunt, stating that the administration was not worried about Republican support to defeat the resolution. “We’re not worried about that,” he said, reflecting the administration’s confidence in Hegseth’s position.
Source: Daily Wire
