Amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday (19 March 2026) that Iran’s navy and air force have been destroyed. He said that American soldiers will not be deployed anywhere. Trump had said only two days ago that he is not afraid of landing American troops on Iranian soil.
A Japanese journalist had asked Trump the question why America did not take its friendly countries into confidence before attacking Iran? Trump, while giving a candid reply in the presence of the Japanese PM, asked, ‘Did Japan tell anyone before the attack on America’s Pearl Harbor in the Second World War that they were going to attack?’
Iran a serious threat to the world: Trump
Trump reiterated that Iran is a serious threat to the world and every country agrees with him. He said, ‘I am not sending the army anywhere. Even if I was sending it, I would not tell this to anyone. Iran’s navy and air force have been completely destroyed. Their air defense systems have been destroyed. We can fly wherever we want. No one is attacking us.
Trump said, ‘We can capture Kharg Island whenever we want. I just call it a little island. He is completely unsafe. We have destroyed everything there except a few pipes. Trump said, ‘We have the most powerful army in the world. We have great equipment. We make the best weapons. Last night, 114 rockets were fired at a particular place. All of them were killed by our equipment.
What did Trump say about Netanyahu?
When US President Donald Trump was asked whether he had talked to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about attacking oil and gas fields? On this Trump said, ‘Yes, I talked to Netanyahu. I told them not to target such places.
Trump angry at European countries
Trump says that unlike NATO, Japan is playing an active role in the Iran war. He said that I am happy with the support received from Japan regarding American military action in Iran. Trump compared this to European allies, who have not openly supported the US in this war. He said, ‘We have received tremendous support and good relations from Japan in every matter. European countries do not want to help us in the security of the Strait of Hormuz, even though they need it more. However, now their stance has softened because they are seeing my strict attitude.
