United States president Donald Trump gave a message to the nation. He argued in it that the operation against Iran was coming to an end, although he besides announced the continuation of intensive military action and the anticipation of extending it. He besides called on NATO allies to support the US in stabilising the situation in the Persian Gulf.
The American president announced in his speech that "the core strategical objectives are close to being achieved." In his opinion, rocket attacks have brought tangible effects and US forces "destroyed key elements of Iran's military infrastructure, and its capabilities have been "seriously limited". He added that this includes components related to rocket systems and selected military installations.
Donald Trump stressed the effectiveness of actions respective times. “It was a very precise operation,” he said, and the American soldiers, in his opinion, did “a fantastic job.” "The results are very significant," he stressed and pointed out that the run was proceeding according to assumptions. He suggested that the war “could end very quickly” and that the operation is “on the right way to completion”. At the same time, he pointed out that the pace and conditions of termination would depend on Iran's decision. He stressed that "it depends on what Iran will do" and "all options stay on the table".
For now, the attacks will continue. “We will hit very hard for the next two–three weeks,” he said. He besides added that if needed, the US would "do even more". In a sharper speech he warned Tehran: "We can bring them back to the Stone Age," he said.
Trump pointed out that further action is besides not excluded in another areas. He stated that the US had the chance to "hit many targets", including, as he pointed out, the energy infrastructure and oil sector of Iran. He stressed that specified options would stay available if the situation required.
Stronger support for the US
In his speech, he repeatedly returned to the question of reducing Iran's military potential. As he said, this country "is no longer the same country" in terms of military capabilities and "no longer poses the same threat as before". In his assessment of the U.S. action importantly weakened Tehran's ability to conduct offensive operations.
The president besides referred to the atomic program. He assured that the US "will not let Iran to have atomic weapons" and that the actions taken were to "stop this process," he said. He pointed out that 1 of the main objectives of the operation was to prevent further improvement of these capabilities.
He besides referred to the situation in the region and the interests of the United States. He assured that the actions were aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping and protecting American partners. He added that the US "will not let global trade to be disrupted" and will respond to any effort to destabilise.
At the end of the speech, Trump turned to his allies. He did not address the question of the United States' possible exit from NATO, but called on partners to be more involved. He said that "this is the minute to show courage" and take greater work for security. He pointed out the request for stronger support for US actions and greater engagement in restoring stableness in the region.
