The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Tuesday that “almost everything is destroyed in Iran,” while also criticizing the response of several US allies, including the United Kingdom and Spain.
Trump made the remarks during a meeting in the Oval Office with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, where discussions also touched on transatlantic relations and the ongoing tensions involving Iran.
According to Trump, Iran’s military capabilities have been severely weakened, claiming that the country no longer has a functioning navy or air force.
“Almost everything is destroyed,” he said, referring to the situation following recent military developments in the region.
Trump on Israel and the Iran Operation
When asked whether Israel had pushed the United States to intervene, Trump suggested the opposite may have been true.
“No, I may have forced them,” he said, adding that his administration had been negotiating with Iran but believed an attack was imminent. Trump stated that he wanted to prevent Iran from striking first, indicating that this assessment influenced the decision-making process surrounding the operation.
He also noted that multiple countries are now involved in confronting Iran, describing the situation as a broader international response.
Sharp Criticism of the UK Government
Trump delivered his strongest criticism yet of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressing dissatisfaction with London’s stance during the early stages of the operation.
“We’re not dealing with Winston Churchill,” Trump said, signaling frustration with the UK government’s approach.
He further claimed that he was unhappy with the United Kingdom’s initial refusal to allow the US to use the British military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean during the first strikes against Iran.
Broader Tensions Among Allies
Trump also indicated discontent with the position taken by Spain, suggesting that not all US allies had responded as Washington expected during the unfolding crisis.
Despite the criticism, Trump emphasized that relations with Germany remain strong, noting what he described as a “great affinity” between the United States and Germany during his meeting with Chancellor Merz.
The comments come amid rising geopolitical tensions and military developments in the Middle East, which have prompted varied responses among Western allies and international partners.
