Trump Drops Bombshell: "Iran War Almost Done, Way Ahead of Plan"

In a series of candid interviews with CBS and NBC, President Donald Trump has declared that the high intensity war against the Iranian regime is "pretty much finished." According to the President, the systematic destruction of the Iranian military has moved significantly faster than the initial estimates of four to five weeks. Trump painted a picture of a regime that has been completely stripped of its conventional combat capabilities, stating that Tehran no longer possesses a functional navy, air force, or reliable communication network. As the war enters what he considers its final phase, Trump is already looking toward the future of the region, including the possibility of a total American takeover of the Strait of Hormuz and the seizure of Iranian oil fields as a form of war reparations.

A Military in Ruins

The President’s assessment of the battlefield was blunt. "I think the war is almost over," Trump told CBS, explaining that the sheer scale of the coalition strikes has left the Iranian leadership with nothing to fight with. "They have no fleet, they have no communications, they have no air force," he added. This rapid collapse has allowed the United States and its allies to achieve their strategic goals weeks ahead of schedule. Trump warned the remaining Iranian forces that any attempt at a final "smart" move would result in the total "end of that country." He emphasized that the regime has already fired "everything they had to fire," and that the coalition now holds total air and sea superiority across the entire Persian Gulf.

Succession and the New Leader

When asked about the recent appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, Trump displayed total indifference. "I have no message for him, nothing," the President stated, dismissively addressing the son of the late Ali Khamenei. However, Trump hinted that the current leadership vacuum might be filled by someone of his own choosing. He mentioned that he already has "someone in mind" who could potentially replace the Khamenei dynasty, though he refused to provide a name or further details. Trump also criticized the decision to crown Mojtaba, calling it a "big mistake" and expressing doubt that the new leadership will "last very long" under the current military pressure.

The Oil Strategy and the Strait of Hormuz

Perhaps the most significant revelation from the interviews was Trump’s discussion regarding Iranian energy resources. Drawing a parallel to recent American actions in Venezuela against the Maduro regime, Trump confirmed that the United States is considering taking control of Iran’s oil. He noted that the US has already secured over 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela and suggested that a similar model could be applied to Iran. Furthermore, he mentioned that he is "considering taking over the Strait of Hormuz" to ensure global energy stability and to deny the regime any remaining economic leverage. While he noted it is still "early to tell" exactly how the oil seizure will manifest, the President made it clear that "people have definitely talked about it," signaling a major shift in how the US intends to handle the post-war Iranian economy.