Trump claims US has ‘destroyed’ Iranian military and sunk entire navy

Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “destroyed” the Iranian military and sunk Iran’s entire navy during a speech marking America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations. The US President stated that all 159 Iranian naval vessels have been sent to the bottom of the sea, making sweeping assertions about American military superiority in the region.

Trump made the remarks as part of a broader address celebrating the milestone anniversary of American independence. The comments represent an escalation in rhetoric regarding US military actions and posturing towards Iran, a long-standing geopolitical adversary.

The Iranian military and navy have long been a focal point of tension between Washington and Tehran, with the two nations engaged in various forms of confrontation over decades. Trump’s statements reflect the administration’s assertive foreign policy stance in the Middle East.

The President also referenced Venezuela during his speech, indicating continued focus on Latin American affairs as part of his administration’s broader global strategy. These Independence Day remarks underscore the Trump administration’s emphasis on military strength and American power projection on the world stage.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.