US President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces destroyed 42 ships belonging to Iran’s navy within three days. He also asserted that Iran’s air force and telecommunications systems were destroyed. Trump made these remarks on Friday while addressing the situation in Iran, describing America’s performance there as “very good” and “extraordinary.”

During his statement, Trump mentioned that he would extend greetings to the families of US personnel who have died in the ongoing conflict. He referred to them as “great heroes” of the country who are returning home from Iran in a way different from what they had imagined. Trump further stated that the United States would keep American troop deaths to a minimum.

He added that the war would continue until Iran’s leadership and strength are destroyed, signaling a continuation of hostilities between the two nations.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that recent American strikes have inflicted major damage on Iran’s military capacity. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said U.S. forces destroyed 42 Iranian naval vessels in recent days. He also asserted that Iran’s air power and telecommunications infrastructure had been largely disabled as a result of the attacks.

Trump stated that earlier U.S. operations had targeted facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear program, which he claimed was nearing the capability to produce nuclear weapons. He described the latest campaign as a significant success for the United States, saying it had severely weakened Iran’s military strength.

According to the report, Trump was scheduled to travel to Dover Air Force Base to attend a ceremony receiving the bodies of six U.S. soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has surrendered to its neighboring countries and issued a strong threat of a severe attack. His remarks came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iran would not attack neighboring territories unless threatened first.

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Iran would be hit very hard, arguing that Tehran apologized and surrendered to its Middle Eastern neighbors, promising not to attack them again. He asserted that this promise was made only because of pressure from the United States and Israel.

Reiterating his aggressive stance, Trump warned that Iran’s complete destruction and certain death were being seriously considered due to its “bad behavior,” adding that new areas and individuals not previously targeted could now be included in future strikes.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a message on his Truth Social platform on March 7, 2026, warning that Iran would be hit very hard. Referring to comments by Iran’s president, Trump claimed that Iran had apologized to its Middle Eastern neighbors, surrendered, and promised not to fire at them again. He said this pledge came as a result of continuous attacks by the United States and Israel.

Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had expressed regret to neighboring countries that were targeted by Iranian strikes and assured that Iran would not attack unless provoked. However, reports indicated that Iran had not completely halted its assaults, as a suspected drone strike occurred near Dubai International Airport, and Qatar reported intercepting a missile.

In the latter part of his post, Trump stated that Iran would be struck very hard and that areas and groups not previously targeted were under serious consideration for total destruction and certain death.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American defense companies have agreed to quadruple the production of advanced weapons amid ongoing conflict with Iran. He made the statement on Friday through his social media platform, Truth Social, following a meeting with top defense manufacturers. Trump said the companies had already begun increasing production three months prior to the meeting.

According to the report, Iran has been carrying out attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East and targeting Israel’s missile defense systems, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Patriot batteries. These sustained assaults have raised doubts about the long-term resilience of U.S. and Israeli defense systems. In response, Trump held discussions with executives from major defense firms such as BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3 Harris Missile Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

The decision to boost production reflects Washington’s effort to maintain military readiness and replenish its arsenal as regional tensions intensify.

The United States Department of State has approved an emergency sale of weapons and military equipment worth $151 million to Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the sale was necessary under the existing emergency situation. The announcement was made through an official statement from the State Department.

According to the statement, the proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the defense capabilities of a key regional ally. The package includes bombs, supplies, and other military equipment. The statement also emphasized that Israel remains an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The approval reflects Washington’s continued commitment to its strategic partnership with Israel, particularly in the context of ongoing regional instability, as noted in the State Department’s communication.

The United States will not grant India any trade concessions, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday. He said Washington does not want to repeat the mistake it made two decades ago by giving China special trade privileges, which helped Beijing become a major rival. Landau emphasized that the Trump administration’s decision reflects a broader policy of using tariffs as a negotiation tool and prioritizing national interests.

Landau stated that while the U.S. values its economic relationship with India, it cannot offer unfair advantages, as both governments are accountable to their citizens. He confirmed that Washington and New Delhi agreed on an interim trade framework on February 6, set to take effect in April, imposing an 18 percent reciprocal tariff on several Indian goods. The U.S. had earlier announced a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports due to oil purchases from Russia but later withdrew the punitive portion after India accepted certain U.S. conditions.

Landau also urged India to diversify its energy sources amid supply disruptions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict, suggesting the U.S. could play a larger role in India’s energy security.

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that Cuba could be Washington’s next major focus following recent military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Speaking at the White House while hosting Inter Miami football club, Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his work on Cuba and said the administration had tightened sanctions to further pressure the island’s struggling economy. He suggested that the fall of Cuba’s communist government, established after the 1959 revolution, may be imminent, describing it as part of a broader U.S. strategy to weaken adversarial regimes through sanctions and political pressure.

Cuba is facing severe energy shortages, worsened after the U.S. halted Venezuelan oil exports to the island. The United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization have described the situation as a humanitarian and socio-economic crisis, with widespread power outages affecting hospitals, water supply, and food distribution. Recent diplomatic tensions have also escalated, as Ecuador expelled Cuba’s ambassador and several Latin American countries ended medical cooperation agreements under apparent U.S. influence.

Trump is scheduled to meet right-wing Latin American leaders at his Mar-a-Lago resort to discuss regional developments, signaling continued U.S. engagement in reshaping alliances across the hemisphere.

A new CNN-commissioned SSRS poll shows that a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the United States’ recent military strike on Iran. About 59 percent of respondents opposed the decision, while 41 percent supported it. The survey, conducted shortly after US and Israeli attacks in Iran, also revealed widespread doubts about President Donald Trump’s ability to handle the situation effectively.

According to the poll, 60 percent of Americans believe Trump lacks a clear plan for dealing with Iran, and 62 percent think he should seek congressional approval before taking further military action. Only 27 percent said the US made sufficient diplomatic efforts before the strike, while 39 percent felt more diplomacy was needed. The survey also found that 56 percent foresee a long-term military conflict between the two nations, and 54 percent believe the strike could increase the threat from Iran rather than reduce it.

Political divisions were evident: 77 percent of Republicans supported the strike compared with 32 percent of independents and 18 percent of Democrats. Despite these differences, opposition was strong across age, gender, and racial groups.

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran must surrender unconditionally, stating that no agreement will be made with Tehran unless it complies. In a post on his own social media platform, Trump emphasized that only after Iran’s unconditional surrender would discussions about the future be possible.

Trump further said that following Iran’s surrender, the United States and its allies would assist in forming a new, “acceptable” Iranian leadership. He added that Washington and its partners would also help in rebuilding Iran under that new leadership.

The statement, reported by Al Jazeera, underscores a hardline stance toward Tehran, signaling that Washington’s engagement will depend entirely on Iran’s capitulation.

Oracle and OpenAI have dropped their plan to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data center in Texas after prolonged negotiations over financing and changes in OpenAI’s requirements, Bloomberg News reported. The expansion was part of the Stargate initiative, a project valued at up to $500 billion and 10 gigawatts that also involves SoftBank Group. The initiative was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2025.

The companies had earlier proposed adding 600 megawatts of capacity near the Stargate site in Abilene, Texas, but that capacity will now be developed at another data center campus. The Abilene site includes eight buildings operated by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with two already operational. Despite the canceled expansion, Oracle and OpenAI’s broader plan to develop 4.5 gigawatts of data center capacity remains on schedule.

Following the collapse of talks, Meta Platforms is reportedly considering leasing the planned expansion site from developer Crusoe, with Nvidia helping facilitate discussions to ensure its AI chips are used at the facility.

The Kremlin said on Friday that the ongoing United States-Israeli war on Iran has led to a significant rise in global demand for Russian oil and gas. The announcement came a day after the US Treasury granted India a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea. The conflict, now in its seventh day, has nearly closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off access to about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains a reliable supplier capable of maintaining all contracted deliveries but declined to disclose potential export volumes to India.

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol warned that turning back to Russian gas would be economically and politically misguided, emphasizing Europe’s past overreliance on Russian energy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to present options to address rising energy prices at an upcoming EU summit. Meanwhile, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times that Gulf producers may halt exports if the conflict persists, potentially driving oil prices to $150 a barrel and gas to $40 per million British thermal units.

Benchmark US crude rose 4.1 percent to $84.36 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.7 percent to $87, nearing its highest level since April 2024.

Lionel Messi has come under criticism after meeting United States President Donald Trump and applauding his comments about the ongoing US and Israeli military attacks on Iran. The event, held at the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, was organized to honor Messi and his Inter Miami teammates for winning the Major League Soccer title in December. Trump praised Messi’s achievements and welcomed him to the White House, but his remarks began with a boast about the Iran conflict, claiming US and Israeli forces were demolishing the enemy. Messi, standing beside Trump, joined others in applauding the president’s statements.

The applause drew swift backlash on social media, where users accused Messi of being drawn into politics and endorsing Trump’s military rhetoric. Palestinian-American writer Ali Abunimah called the participants “vacuous selfish people,” while Spanish journalist Leyla Hamed described the players’ actions as “bizarre” amid reports of civilian deaths in Iran. Other fans expressed shock at seeing Messi and teammate Luis Suarez present during Trump’s war-related comments.

Trump used the occasion to blend sports celebration with political messaging, while Messi, who did not speak publicly, presented a signed football to the president.

The Kremlin has reported a significant rise in global demand for Russian energy products due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to Al Jazeera. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the conflict has increased the need for Russian oil and gas in world markets. He emphasized that Russia remains a reliable supplier of both pipeline and liquefied energy resources.

The war has also disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transport routes, which is now nearly closed. This disruption has placed many countries at risk of losing access to about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. A day earlier, the U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea.

Analysts cited in the report noted that if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, Russia’s role in the global energy market could become even more significant.

The United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran starting last Saturday. According to the Washington DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the United States spent $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours of the war, with a daily expenditure of $891.4 million. US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have both indicated that the conflict could continue for several weeks.

CSIS reported that the US Department of Defense will require additional funds beyond its current budget to sustain the war effort. The think tank also noted that shifting toward lower-cost weaponry could reduce overall expenses, as air operations are particularly costly and require advanced weapon systems.

The report further stated that at some stage, the Pentagon will need supplementary funding to maintain operations. The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties, according to related reports cited in the source.