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Trump: US could hit all Iran targets in two weeks

From The Punch · (7h ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

- Former US President Donald Trump stated it would take two weeks to strike all targets in Iran, declaring the country

In an interview that has sent ripples through international diplomatic circles, former US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States possesses the capability to devastate Iran's military infrastructure within a mere two-week timeframe. Speaking to independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, Trump declared Iran to be "militarily defeated," suggesting their own understanding of this reality might be lagging.

it would only take two weeks to hit โ€œevery single targetโ€ in Iran

โ€” Donald TrumpIn an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, aired Sunday.

Trump's remarks, recorded last week and aired Sunday, also included sharp criticism of NATO, which he labeled a "paper tiger." He accused the alliance's members of failing to support US efforts against Tehran. This commentary comes at a critical juncture, as Iran is reportedly responding to a recent US proposal aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict, which escalated with US and Israeli strikes on February 28.

the Islamic republic was โ€œmilitarily defeated.โ€

โ€” Donald TrumpIn an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, aired Sunday.

The former president elaborated on the potential military action, suggesting that while approximately 70 percent of desired targets have already been hit, the US could "go in for two more weeks and do every single target." He characterized any further action as merely "final touches," underscoring a perceived dominance over Iran's military capabilities. The interview, however, did not delve into the specifics of the US proposal or Iran's response beyond Trump's assertions of their defeat.

That doesnโ€™t mean theyโ€™re done.

โ€” Donald TrumpIn an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, aired Sunday.
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