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Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Grants 10-Day Window for Talks

President Donald Trump declared a total US military victory over Iran, asserting that American strikes have neutralized Iran's navy, air force, and missile systems. He announced a 10-day pause in further escalation for negotiations, which he says are progressing, following a direct request from Tehran. Trump warned that if an agreement is not reached, the US will target Iran's power plants, and he framed the intervention as preventing a hostile regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. The President dismissed domestic critics of the operation, stating his political base understands the national security imperative.

Key Points: Trump Claims US Won War, Gives Iran 10 Days to Negotiate

  • Trump claims US destroyed Iran's military capabilities
  • 10-day pause granted for negotiations at Iran's request
  • Threatens to strike power plants if deal fails
  • Argues action prevented Iran from getting nuclear weapons
  • Dismisses domestic criticism, cites base support
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Trump claims victory over Iran, gives 10-day pause​

President Trump says US forces have "totally won the war" against Iran, detailing military damage and setting a 10-day deadline for negotiations.

Trump claims victory over Iran, gives 10-day pause​
"We've already won the war. Militarily, we've totally won the war. - Donald Trump"

Washington, Mar 27

President Donald Trump said US forces have "totally won the war" against Iran, asserting that Tehran's military capabilities were largely destroyed, as he granted a 10-day window for negotiations before further action.​

Speaking in a phone interview on Fox News' "The Five", Trump said the US military campaign had neutralised Iran's ability to wage war.​

"We've already won the war. Militarily, we've totally won the war," he said.​

He said the strikes were aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning against allowing hostile regimes to gain such capabilities.​

"You can't let a madman, or you can't let a mad ideology have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.​

Trump detailed the scale of the US operation, claiming extensive damage to Iran's military infrastructure.​

"We've knocked out their Navy, we've knocked out their Air Force... we knocked out most of their missiles," he said, adding that missile launch systems and communications networks were also targeted.​

He further claimed that US forces had struck Iran's leadership structure. "We knocked out their leaders... they're all fighting not to, we don't want that position," he said.​

Despite the strong rhetoric, Trump said he had agreed to delay further escalation following a request from Iran.​

"They asked me... 'Could we have more time?'... and so I gave them a 10-day period," he said, adding that talks were "going fairly well."​

He warned that failure to reach an agreement would trigger fresh strikes. "If they don't do what they have to do, I will knock out their power plants," he said.​

Trump argued that the US intervention was not only about national security but also global stability.​

"We're doing a big service to the world," he said.​

The President also claimed that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons before the US action.​

"If we didn't hit them... they would have right now a nuclear weapon, and they would've used it by this time," he said.​

In response to domestic criticism, Trump dismissed opposition voices and pointed to what he described as strong support among his political base.​

"The MAGA people are smart... they don't want to see us... with a nuclear bomb over their head," he said.​

He also linked the operation to broader US strategic strength, highlighting the US military's superiority.​

"We have the greatest military in the world... nobody even comes close," he said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The rhetoric is extreme, but if Iran was truly close to a nuke, something had to be done. The global non-proliferation regime must be upheld. However, claiming total victory after a few strikes seems premature. The real test is the next 10 days and whether a lasting deal can be struck.
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Arjun K
As an Indian, my immediate concern is oil prices and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf. Any conflict there sends shockwaves here. Trump's "greatest military" boast doesn't feed families facing higher petrol costs. Hope our government is preparing contingency plans. 🙏
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Priyanka N
The language used – "madman," "mad ideology" – is not helpful for negotiation. It's inflammatory. You can be strong without being disrespectful. A 10-day window is too short for complex diplomacy. This feels like a strategy for domestic voters, not for genuine peace.
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Vikram M
World stability can't be achieved by one country acting as global policeman. Where were these strikes when other countries developed nukes? The double standards are glaring. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. This path only creates more terrorists and refugees.
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Karthik V
The timing is suspicious. Always before an election. The American people and the world deserve consistency, not policy driven by campaign rallies. Hope the pause leads to real talks. The alternative – knocking out power plants – is a humanitarian disaster waiting to happen. Shameful.

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