US President Donald Trump: Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones has been curtailed

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones has been curtailed. Trump added that the US does't need oil from the Middle East.

Key quotes

Iran's navy is gone, air force in ruins.

Most of Iran's leaders are dead.

Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones has been curtailed.

We don't need oil from the Middle East.

Apr 2, 2026

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