According to a report by the Times of Israel on Monday 6 April, 2026, standing before reporters at the White House, Donald Trump struck a mix of triumph and warning as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
He opened by focusing on what he described as a highly complex and risky military operation – the recent rescue of two American airmen whose jet had been shot down over Iranian territory. Trump praised the mission in sweeping terms, calling it one of the most challenging combat search-and-rescue efforts ever carried out. There was, he stated, a combination of skill and a bit of fortune involved. He also hinted that multiple partners contributed, though he didn’t go into specifics. Reports have pointed to Israeli involvement behind the scenes.
But then the tone shifted. Trump turned to the broader standoff with Tehran, delivering a stark warning tied to his looming deadline over the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, the United States has the capability to completely devastate Iran in a very short time frame – essentially overnight – and said such action could come as soon as the following evening if demands are not met.
“The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” he said……See More
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