United States President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning about Iran’s leadership in an interview at the White House, saying, “They chop women in half. What they did, take a look at October 7th. Take a look at what they’ve done over the last 47 years.”
Trump’s comments came amid ongoing U.S. military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. He described the campaign as a decisive effort to degrade Iran’s capabilities, including its navy, air force, missile systems, and drone production. “We’ve accomplished more in one week than anyone thought possible,” he said, highlighting that these operations were aimed at neutralizing the regime’s ability to threaten the U.S. and its allies.
Addressing civilian casualties, Trump said the U.S. is targeting military infrastructure, asserting that attacks on schools or civilians were carried out by Iran. He emphasized that U.S. forces are focused on crippling the country’s leadership and preventing further attacks in the region.
Trump framed the military action as a necessary step to protect both America and its allies in the Middle East. “We will have gotten rid of a major cancer on the face of the earth,” he said, pointing to the broader goal of stabilizing the region and safeguarding global security.
He also touched on the economic impact, including oil prices, describing the operations as a “short excursion” that the U.S. is prepared to manage. Strategic reserves and domestic energy production, Trump stressed, would mitigate any disruptions.
On diplomacy, the president said Iran must change its behavior before meaningful negotiations can occur. While opportunities for dialogue remain, Trump noted that Iran’s leadership had shown little willingness to cooperate in past discussions.
Concluding the interview, Trump underscored the leverage gained from U.S. military operations and the ongoing dismantling of Iran’s leadership. He reiterated that the campaign aims to make the world safer, holding Iran accountable for decades of violent actions, and reinforcing that U.S. forces remain focused on decisive, targeted strikes.
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