Trump celebrates victory over Iran, destroying Navy 'in a moment' during Fourth of July speech

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the nation's 250th anniversary with a celebratory speech on the National Mall, emphasizing a rebuilt military and America's global standing. The event, delayed by storms, saw Trump declare that the United States has fully defeated Iran.

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We rebuilt our military in my first term. We used it a little bit in my - I should say third time, but I won't because of the controversy.

During his address at the Salute to America Celebration, Trump specifically lauded the U.S. for destroying Iran's entire naval force, which he stated consisted of 159 ships, claiming it was accomplished "in a moment." He also referenced the rebuilding of the military during his first term and its use in what he termed his "third time," though he quickly qualified this remark.

The conflict with Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, led to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil trade. According to White House accounts cited in the report, U.S. forces utilized air and naval superiority to dismantle Iran's naval infrastructure, with airstrikes and cruise missiles destroying an estimated 155 to 159 Iranian naval vessels.

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For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world.

Trump proudly praised the United States' role on the world stage, proclaiming, "For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world." He concluded his remarks by asserting, "Tonight, our country is stronger, freer, richer, safer, and prouder than ever before."

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Tonight, our country is stronger, freer, richer, safer, and prouder than ever before.