Donald Trump has declared that he has no interest in negotiating with Iran, claiming recent U.S. military operations have already achieved their objectives in the ongoing conflict.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the United States had effectively crippled Iran’s military capabilities. Responding to analysis questioning the results of the campaign, he wrote that the U.S. had “blown Iran off the map” and insisted the mission was completed “weeks ahead of schedule.”
“Their leadership is gone, their navy and air force are dead, they have absolutely no defense and they want to make a deal. I don’t,” Trump stated.
His comments come as violence continues across the region. Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom reported that at least 75 people were being treated after a missile strike in the southern Israeli city of Arad. Among the injured were ten people in severe condition, while others sustained moderate and minor injuries.
Rescue teams evacuated casualties to nearby hospitals using intensive care ambulances and military helicopters, according to the emergency service.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials signaled that the conflict could be entering a new stage. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran may soon begin implementing “next pre-planned strategies,” suggesting the war could escalate further.
Military analysts warn that Iran still retains some missile capabilities despite weeks of bombardment by U.S. and Israeli forces. Experts say certain Iranian missiles could theoretically reach targets far beyond the Middle East, though they note the country likely has a limited supply and that such weapons can be inaccurate at long distances.
The ongoing confrontation has heightened tensions across the region and raised concerns among global security experts about the potential for wider escalation.
