Trump claims US military destroyed Iran's entire air force
Donald Trump says US forces struck Iran hard, destroying its air force and 250 warplanes, as Tehran seeks talks but is not ready for a deal.
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AIUS President Donald Trump said the American military struck Iran with great force and destroyed its entire air force, including 250 warplanes.
Trump added that Iran is currently in talks with the US and is eager to reach an agreement, but he does not believe Tehran is ready to make a deal at this time, while he remains willing to listen.
His latest remarks come just hours after he stated that "we are holding talks with Iran now, and we may not reach a point that requires a major attack."
The US president continued that Iran might surrender or hide in deep underground facilities, but stressed that he has not yet decided whether to launch major American strikes against Iran.
Trump also warned both Russia and China against supplying weapons to Iran, noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin assured him they would not take such action.