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Trump Vows to Hit Iran "Very Hard" After Claiming 90% of Missiles Knocked Out

US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify military strikes against Iran in the coming days, claiming that American forces have already destroyed close to 90 percent of Iran's missiles. He stated the campaign is progressing faster than expected and that Iran has been hit harder than any country since World War II. Trump also indicated the US is prepared to escort oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz if necessary to protect oil shipments. The remarks were made in a Fox News interview following the launch of a joint US-Israel operation after failed nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

Key Points: Trump Vows Harder Hits on Iran, Claims 90% of Missiles Destroyed

  • Trump vows intensified military strikes
  • Claims 90% of Iran's missiles destroyed
  • US targeting missile and drone sites
  • Offers to escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
  • Hints at further action on social media
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"Close to 90 per cent of Iran's missiles knocked out": Trump vows to hit Tehran "very hard"

President Trump vows intensified strikes on Iran, claiming US forces have destroyed nearly 90% of Iranian missiles and decimated its military capabilities.

"We've knocked out close to 90 per cent of their missiles. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 14

US president Donald Trump on Friday vowed to intensify military strikes against Iran in the coming days, saying US forces have already destroyed 90 per cent of Iran's missiles, according to an interview reported by Fox News.

Speaking in an interview that aired on the 'Brian Kilmeade Show', Trump said the military campaign was progressing faster than expected.

"We had no idea it would be this far ahead. We've knocked out close to 90 per cent of their missiles," Trump said.

The US president said American forces have targeted the majority of Iran's missile and drone manufacturing sites. "We're hitting them harder than anybody's been hit since World War II," he said.

While Trump did not provide a specific timeline for the end of the operation, he said the United States has significant military resources available.

The president also said Washington is prepared to escort oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz if necessary amid disruptions to shipping. "If we needed to," the US would escort vessels to protect oil shipments, he said.

Trump added that the pressure on Iran would intensify in the coming days.

"We've already damaged them so badly it would take years for them to ever rebuild," he said, adding, "We're going to be hitting them very hard over the next week."

In a post on Truth Social, Trump also hinted at further military action.

"Iran's Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth," he wrote, adding, "We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time. Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today."

The United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury after nuclear negotiations with Tehran failed, according to the news report.

Earlier, US president Donald Trump told Fox News that he thinks Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was alive but injured. He added that the US was 'decimating' Iran, adding that the Persian Gulf country has been hit harder than anyone else since World War 2.

Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News on the Brian Kilmeade Show. When asked if he thinks Iran's new supreme leader was alive, Trump said, "He probably is. I think he's damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form".

- ANI

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Sarah B
The language used here is shocking. "Wiped from the face of the earth" and "deranged scumbags"? This isn't statesmanship. It's dangerous bravado that puts civilians at risk. A respectful criticism: World leaders should aim to de-escalate, not boast about destruction.
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Priya S
The Strait of Hormuz escort promise is the key point for India. Any disruption there sends our fuel prices skyrocketing. We need diplomatic channels to stay open to protect our energy security. Jai Hind.
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Rohit P
Feels like we're watching a movie, but the consequences are real. "Unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition" – this kind of talk makes the whole world nervous. Hope our External Affairs Ministry is on top of this.
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Karthik V
The human cost is what worries me. Behind all these statements about missiles and leaders are ordinary Iranian people. War is never a solution. India has always stood for dialogue and peaceful resolution. This path leads only to more suffering.
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Michael C
The claim of destroying 90% of missiles seems like an exaggeration for domestic audience. Military campaigns are never this clean or decisive. The region is a tinderbox, and this could have unintended consequences far beyond the Gulf.

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