Overview
- Speaking on Air Force One, President Trump said Iran is 'decimated' and asserted rebuilding would take '10 years and more' if U.S. forces left now, but he declined to say the war is over.
- Trump claimed U.S. strikes have 'taken out' Iran’s air forces and air defenses and suggested multiple senior Iranian leaders were eliminated, statements not independently verified in the reports.
- He said Kharg Island’s oil export hub was largely disabled and warned the remaining infrastructure could be hit 'on five minutes’ notice.'
- Asked about a possible ground operation, Trump did not answer the question.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran never sought a ceasefire or negotiations and vowed continued defense, as reporting pointed to some U.S. advisers urging a faster wind-down and G7 moves to release reserves alongside a U.S. waiver for already-loaded Russian oil until April 11.