Trump Says Iran Planned To 'Attack First' But Lost Military Strength After Strikes
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty [Unofficial]
March 3, 2026
Ahead of a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President Donald Trump said the US military campaign in Iran has "knocked out" much of that country's armed forces and defense systems. Trump also warned about the risks of a leadership vacuum following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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