Trump claims Iran 'totally defeated', 'wants a deal' he won't accept

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has been "totally defeated" in the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign. He claimed Tehran sought a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue their attacks.

"The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal — But not a deal that I would accept!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

His comments followed reports of heavy US strikes on Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, which Trump described as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East." He added:

"However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision."

Trump also confirmed that the US Navy would begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "very soon" to restore oil exports.

Meanwhile, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Israel and Gulf countries. Several top Iranian officials joined a pro-government rally in Tehran, waving banners reading "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that negotiations with the US are off the table, citing bitter experiences in previous talks:

"I don't think talking with the Americans would be on our agenda anymore," he told PBS News, adding that attacks would continue "for as long as necessary."

The Iranian military also threatened to reduce US-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" if strikes continued.

The conflict has displaced millions and reportedly killed over 1,200 people in Iran since February 28. Iran has retaliated against at least 10 countries and threatened oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies and driving crude prices up over 40 percent.

US strikes have targeted over 15,000 sites, with Israel conducting 7,600 attacks, primarily against Iran's missile program. Despite this, Iran shows no sign of backing down, maintaining internet blackouts and warning against anti-government protests.

US military movements and Gulf defense

After 14 days of conflict, the US is reportedly sending reinforcements, including the USS Tripoli and 2,500 Marines. US military casualties include 13 personnel, six of whom died in a non-combat aircraft crash in Iraq.

Gulf nations are under continued threat: Qatar intercepted two missiles over Doha, Saudi Arabia downed dozens of drones, and Turkey intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran.

The war has extended into Lebanon and Iraq. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed a dozen healthcare workers at a clinic, while Israeli attacks on Hezbollah killed at least 773 people. In Iraq, a drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad shortly after the deaths of two Iran-backed fighters.