Trump says Iran navy, air force destroyed, Germany ‘helping out’
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In March 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that the US-Israeli strikes had effectively destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and air detection capabilities. These comments were made during a White House press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, amidst ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran following Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory attacks. Trump claimed he ordered the attack because he "had a feeling" Iran would strike first, contradicting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's explanation that the US acted to preempt an Iranian attack on US facilities after an Israeli strike. Chancellor Merz expressed support for the US-Israeli action but hoped for a swift resolution due to the negative impact on the global economy. The Al Jazeera correspondent noted that the US President has not offered any evidence of a threat to the US.
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