SECURE TRADE

“Less than six weeks ago, more than 50,000 of America's sons and daughters in uniform launched Operation Epic Fury and embarked on a mission of profound consequence. We set out to dismantle the Iranian regime's ability to project power beyond its own borders, and we clearly accomplished this task. Iran has suffered a generational military defeat.”

“Based on conversations with prime minister Shabaz Sharif and field marshal Asin Munir of Pakistan, they requested that I hold off the destruction force being sent tonight to Iran. I agreed to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided ceasefire because we have already met and exceeded our military objectives.”

“I hereby declare on behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, if attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces will cease their defensive operations. For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait Of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran's armed forces and with the consideration of technical limitations.”

“They aren't just wrong, they're undermining what it would mean for America to actually be great again. America has to be strong; that's been President Trump's message the entire time he's been running for office, and it will be strong. It is about people who are actively rooting for America to lose and openly say so.”

“CENTCOM forces destroyed approximately 80% of Iran's air defense systems, striking more than 1,500 air defense targets, more than 450 ballistic missile storage facilities, and 800 one-way attack drone storage facilities. All of these systems are gone. We've devastated Iran's command and control and logistical networks, destroying more than 2,000 command and control nodes.”