Trump Reveals Secret Iran Campaign
President Trump revealed classified details of the military campaign against Iran, saying the war ended after months of nighttime operations that eliminated Iran’s command structure, sank 159 ships, and destroyed about 200 fighter jets. The strikes, reported by Fox News on Saturday, were carried out in secrecy after Iran’s air defenses were neutralized.
Asked whether the deal amounted to unconditional surrender, Trump replied, “Well, it’s probably really unconditional surrender.”
He said U.S. forces approached Iranian ships with all lights off and were not detected until about a week ago. According to Trump, destroying Iran’s radar and defense systems early left Tehran “blind,” allowing U.S. forces to destroy 19 to 25 ships on selected nights without Iran knowing the source of the attacks.
He said Iran’s “first tier” of leadership, including Ali Khamenei, was eliminated, along with their successors.
Trump also linked the operation to rising U.S. stock markets and falling oil prices, while vowing Iran “will never have a nuclear weapon.” He further claimed crime in Washington, D.C., fell 94% in a year and cited restoration projects across the city.
The United States had targeted Iran’s air force, navy, and missile production infrastructure.
Trump said the operation explains Iran’s shift in tone and willingness to negotiate.
