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By Aurax Radio | April 02, 2026 | 2 min read
Donald Trump says Iran’s military has been “decimated” and its nuclear ambitions crippled, as the United States pushes toward the final phase of its high-stakes campaign in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump addresses the nation, declaring that “Operation Epic Fury” is nearing completion and Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened.
U.S. President Donald Trump told Americans that the country is on the brink of a decisive victory over Iran, declaring that key military objectives under “Operation Epic Fury” are nearly complete after just one month of fighting.
In a nationally televised address, Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities have been “devastated,” asserting that its navy has been destroyed, its air force crippled, and its missile programs severely weakened. He also said the leadership structure of Iran’s ruling regime has been effectively dismantled, with many top figures killed.
The president framed the operation as a necessary move to eliminate what he described as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump insisted that diplomacy had been attempted but ultimately failed, leaving military action as the only viable option.
U.S. B-2 bombers were used in strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which President Trump said were “totally obliterated.”
He highlighted earlier U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, saying they had been “totally obliterated,” while warning that any attempt by Iran to rebuild its nuclear program would be met with further force. “We have all the cards,” Trump said, adding that the U.S. is prepared to strike additional targets if no agreement is reached.
Trump also addressed rising gasoline prices, blaming recent spikes on Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the region. He reassured Americans that the U.S. economy remains strong and capable of absorbing the impact, pointing to increased domestic oil production and energy independence.
While emphasizing that regime change was not an official goal, Trump acknowledged that Iran’s leadership has effectively been replaced, describing the new figures as “less radical.” However, he warned that further escalation remains possible, including potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Oil tankers transit key Middle Eastern waterways as tensions in the region contribute to rising global energy prices.
American service members honored after losing their lives during the ongoing military operation against Iran.
The president concluded by honoring American troops killed in the operation and promising to “finish the job,” saying the campaign represents a long-term investment in U.S. security. He expressed confidence that the conflict would soon end with the United States “safer, stronger, and more prosperous than ever.”