Iran Maintains Nuclear Capacities Despite Trump’s Claim of U.S. Success
For the second time in recent days, President Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished.
For the second time in recent days, President Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished.
The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran on Wednesday evening.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took questions from reporters for the first time in nearly two weeks.
Iran continued to retaliate across the region on Tuesday but markets saw hopes that fighting might ebb. Israel said it would occupy a large chunk of Lebanon even after the war ends.
President Trump and his aides have made contradictory statements on whether the United States and Israel have transformed the Iranian government through violence.
President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.
The president wants a negotiation, but the Iranians say they are refusing until a cease-fire is declared. And while Marines and the 82nd Airborne Division offer new leverage, the risks escalate quickly.
As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.
Iran maintained that no negotiations have been held with the United States, and said none would while the fighting continues.