President Donald Trump said Monday that the ongoing war involving Iran is unlikely to conclude within the week, though he predicted that the conflict will end in the near future.
Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated that while the fighting is continuing, he believes the outcome is approaching and that the result will ultimately strengthen global security.
“It’ll be wrapped up soon. We’re going to have a much safer world. I had an obligation to do this… you want to see a stock market go down? Start letting them hit you with nukes, okay?” Trump said.
Reporter: Can we wrap this war up this week?
Trump: Yeah, sure. I don’t think so, but it’ll be soon. It won’t be long. And we’re going to have a much safer world when it’s wrapped up.
It’ll be wrapped up soon. pic.twitter.com/oubG0q86Yt
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Trump also argued that Iran’s longstanding hostile rhetoric toward the United States should be taken seriously, warning that Tehran would have used nuclear weapons if it had possessed them.
“When they (Iran) say ‘Death to America,’ you should believe them because if they had a nuclear weapon, they would’ve used it.”
According to Trump, the conflict has dramatically weakened Iran’s position in the region, stripping it of the influence it previously projected.
“Iran is a shell of itself, it’s no longer a bully…it’s the bully that got beat up. We beat the crap out of them – and they deserve that,” said Trump.
Trump also revealed additional details about Iran’s military capabilities, stating that the country’s fleet of minelaying vessels has been eliminated.
The President also told reporters that Iran had 22 minelayers in total, and they have all been sunk.
During the same conversation, Trump also made comments about Cuba, suggesting the United States could take action there as well.
Trump hinted that Cuba could also be hit by the US, saying, “I do believe I’ll have the honor of taking Cuba. That would be good. That’s a big honor. I can free it or take it, I think I can do anything I want with it.”
{Matzav.com}