Trump says U.S. could 'take' Iran 'tomorrow,' threatens more bombings

Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump declared on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that the United States could "take" Iran "tomorrow" if it wished, citing the nation's perceived lack of defenses. Speaking during an interview with Fox and Friends, Trump asserted that Iran "has no defenses" and that American soldiers could invade and occupy the entire country with ease.

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They are finished. We could walk in tomorrow. We could send soldiers, but I don't want soldiers on the ground. However, if I wanted to, we could put a small group of soldiers and take the whole country.

Trump expressed growing frustration with the stalled negotiations, threatening more powerful bombings against Iran. "They are finished. We could walk in tomorrow. We could send soldiers, but I don't want soldiers on the ground. However, if I wanted to, we could put a small group of soldiers and take the whole country," he stated. He mentioned that the U.S. had "thrown $250 million in bombs" the previous night and promised "more bombings tonight" that would be "more powerful."

Despite his aggressive rhetoric, Trump acknowledged that the U.S. lacks the "appetite" for his preferred course of action, which involves invading the strategic Iranian island of Kharg. This island is a key location in the country's oil-rich heartland, and its capture could result in significant U.S. casualties. "The United States does not have the appetite for what I would prefer to do," he said.

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The United States does not have the appetite for what I would prefer to do.

The president also dedicated a significant portion of the interview to criticizing media outlets such as CNN, MSNow, and The Wall Street Journal, which he labeled as "absolute garbage." Trump claimed these outlets spread "fake news," citing The New York Times as an example of a publication that falsely reported Iran was faring well.

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We threw $250 million in bombs last night and there will be more bombings tonight, which will be more powerful.

Trump indicated a preference for not targeting civilian infrastructure like bridges or power plants, stating, "people suffer." However, his administration has reportedly developed plans for a potential invasion of Kharg Island, viewing it as a "last resort" option that could alter the war's balance at a very high cost.

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You have no defenses, you only have the fake news. You have the New York Times writing stories that they are doing very well and they are not.