Washington, July 20: President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has launched another attack on Iran. This action honors three American soldiers who are feared dead. Trump stated that Tehran has suffered significant military losses and no longer controls the Strait of Hormuz.
When asked about the soldiers’ deaths, Trump expressed, “We feel very bad. They were great people, great patriots, fighting to ensure Iran does not possess nuclear weapons.”
He added, “Iran has sustained heavy damage. They have lost almost everything as a military force. They have very little left. They possess some missiles and drones, but their manufacturing capabilities are limited.”
Trump emphasized, “We control the Strait; they control nothing. Let’s see what happens, but we hit them hard again tonight, likely in honor of the three soldiers.”
During a brief conversation with reporters, Trump did not provide further details about the soldiers’ identities or the circumstances of their deaths.
In response to a question about the missile defense capabilities of the aircraft used as Air Force One, Trump noted, “There is a lot of capability, but I understand they will enhance these capabilities in about a month.”
Separately, Trump mentioned that he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding smoke from wildfires in Canada affecting air quality in the U.S. He stated, “I told him they need to stop the fires from coming in. Our air has become toxic. We have a good relationship with Mark Carney, but we need to stop those fires. If we can help them, we will, but perhaps they should compensate us or we might need to impose some tariffs.”
When asked about any tensions with Spain after their World Cup victory, Trump replied, “No, I have no issues. I have no problems with anyone.”
The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Any military conflict affecting this route could disrupt shipping and exert pressure on global energy prices, impacting oil-importing countries like India.
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