The president claims that Iran's naval forces and air power have been annihilated, while Germany is providing assistance.

During their meeting, US President Donald Trump conversed face-to-face with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz within the confines of the Oval Office located inside the White House complex situated in Washington D. C. , United States.

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The US president declared that his government's campaign against Iran "completely destroyed" its aerial forces and naval fleet.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed reporters in an Oval Office press briefing alongside his counterpart, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, prior to their scheduled encounter.

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They lack an armed forces; their naval capabilities were severely damaged. Their military lacks an aerial component; they've lost their aviation capabilities. Trump stated that their ability to detect air has been disabled.

On the fourth day after US-Iranian airstrikes against Iran, during which Tehran had sealed off the Hormuz strait while launching counterattacks using missiles and drones at American and coalition forces in the Persian Gulf area, President Trump made his remarks.

‘Had a feeling’

On Saturday, Trump claimed he initiated an assault on Iran due to his belief that Iran was about to launch a preemptive strike during discussions regarding their nuclear program's resolution.

Responded by saying no, he had in reality compelled them instead. .

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Monday that Washington launched an attack against Iran due to intelligence suggesting Israel intended to carry out airstrikes there beforehand, along with President Donald Trump's belief that Iran might retaliate by targeting American interests nearby.

From Washington D. C. , Kimberly Halkett of Al Jazeera noted that President Trump's remarks will significantly impact America due to the U. S. 's lack of authority to initiate military action without an imminent danger threatening its security. .

She stated that there was no proof provided by the U. S. President regarding it.

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Simultaneously, while residing in Washington D. C. , Merz engaged in discussions regarding an economic pact between the United States and both the U. S. and Russia's conflict involving Ukraine. He expressed backing of the American-led offensive against Iran. However, he expressed his wish for an early resolution as its impact on the world's economy is detrimental.

Undoubtedly, this action jeopardizes economic stability worldwide. It holds true regarding both the price of crude oil and the cost associated with gasoline. Thus, our collective wish is for this conflict to cease swiftly," Merz declared during press conferences.

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