Fox telephone interview: Trump confirms US strike on Iran

President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States launched strikes on an anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as a "minor" hit. According to Business Recorder, Trump stated the facility was hit "last night" as soon as it was completed. The Jerusalem Post reports these strikes followed a claim by the Iranian regime that it had downed an American drone.

In separate interviews on Tuesday, Trump indicated there are no immediate plans to renew strikes against Iran. Speaking to the Financial Times, Trump stated the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" if necessary, but noted there may be no reason to reignite military action. He suggested the U.S. is "getting everything we want" regarding ongoing negotiations and described the pressure applied through economic sanctions and port blockades as a "brilliant situation," according to Middle East Eye.

Regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities, Trump told the Financial Times that the U.S. is not currently in a war with Iran, noting it has been at least six months since such a conflict. He cited Operation Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury as actions that wiped out their nuclear potential. Trump also addressed Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, stating he is not happy that the material remains there even though it is under hundreds of tons of rock.

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