TRUMP CLAIMS U.S.–ISRAEL STRIKES DEVASTATED IRAN’S MILITARY, SAYS OPERATION ‘A 12 TO 15 OUT OF 10’

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that recent coordinated airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel significantly weakened Iran’s military and leadership structure.Speaking to reporters at the White House after attending a college sports event, Trump said the operation—reported to have targeted senior Iranian leadership including Ali Khamenei—was highly successful.“When asked to rate it from zero to 10, I said I’d give it a 12 to a 15,” Trump said. “Their army is finished. Their navy is gone. Their communications are gone. Their leaders are gone.”Trump added that the operation had severely crippled Iran’s military capabilities, claiming the country’s air force had been “completely wiped out” and that all 32 of its naval ships had sunk. He jokingly added, “Other than that, they’re doing very well.”The remarks came amid rising global tensions following the reported joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran. When questioned about hosting a sports event during such a tense period, Trump acknowledged that many serious issues were happening around the world but said the event was still important.He further claimed the operation had improved America’s global standing, saying the United States is now “more respected than ever.”The situation in the Middle East remains tense as international observers warn that the conflict could escalate further if diplomatic solutions are not reached.