BREAKING: Trump:

All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.

You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!

Tensions between Trump and Starmer over Iran are starting to strain US-UK security co-operation.

US officials are sometimes excluded from sensitive UK meetings, and Britain is taking longer to approve American use of its military bases.

Disagreements over Iran—especially the UK’s reluctance to support initial US strikes—have added to the tension.

At the same time, UK diplomats say access to decision-makers in Washington has become more limited under Trump’s tighter inner circle.

Source: FT

Trump:

The Country of France wouldn’t let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory.

France has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the “Butcher of Iran,” who has been successfully eliminated! The U.S.A. will REMEMBER!!!

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

The Government of Spain condemns the death penalty against Palestinians that Israel's parliament has just approved.

This is an asymmetrical measure that would not be applied to Israelis who committed the same offenses.

That is not justice. It is one more step toward apartheid.

Countries restricting U.S. military flights due to Iran War:

🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇹 Italy
🇫🇷 France

German AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla on Iran War:

These wars are not about freedom and peace. They are about oil and the dollar.

U.S. authorities themselves say Iran did not intend to attack and was not close to a nuclear bomb.

So what is the goal of this war?

We are against interference in the internal affairs of other states — because we see the result: death, destruction, expensive energy, refugees.

We will not involve ourselves in foreign wars. We want to stay out of them.

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Hegseth:

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to visit our troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury.

Hegseth:

A crew chief we flew with summed it up nicely. He said, “It’s been a busy few weeks, sir. Tough stuff. But I’m so honored to be called up. This fight is long overdue. We need to address it for our kids. We cannot pass the buck. Please thank the President for us.”

I heard that time and time again.

Hegseth:

The three Air Force captains shot down weeks ago by Kuwaiti friendly fire never left the theater.

They all dropped bombs over Tehran last night.

Hegseth:

The coming days will be decisive. Iran knows that.

There is almost nothing they can do militarily about it.

Hegseth on Iran:

Yes, they will still shoot some missiles — but we will shoot them down.

Hegseth on Iran:

The video Trump posted last night showed an ammo depot in Isfahan struck by U.S. bombers.

You don’t see many of those videos because, as a reminder, Iran has shut off the internet to 99.9 percent of its population.

Hegseth on Iran:

If Iran is wise, it will cut a deal. Trump doesn’t bluff, and he does not back down.

The new Iranian regime should understand that by now. Regime change has occurred. This new regime should be wiser than the last.

Trump is willing to make a deal, and the terms are known to them.

If Iran is not willing, then the United States Department of Defense will continue with even greater intensity.

Hegseth on Iran:

Our strikes are damaging the morale of the Iranian military, leading to widespread desertions and key personnel shortages.

General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

Over the past 29 days — I’m sorry, 30 days — we have struck more than 11,000 targets.

With increased air superiority, we have successfully begun conducting the first overland B-52 missions.

Hegseth says U.S. personnel on the ground want "more bombs, bigger bombs, and more targets" to "finish the job."

Hegseth:

Our defense industrial base is more vibrant today than it has been since World War II — and it’s growing rapidly.

Contrast that with Iran, whose defense industrial base is nearly completely destroyed.

Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz:

I believe Trump was clear this morning in his truth that countries around the world should be prepared to step up on this critical waterway.

It’s not just the United States Navy. The last time I checked, there is a large and capable Royal Navy that could be prepared to contribute as well.

Hegseth on the Strait of Hormuz:

This is not just our problem going forward, even though we have done the lion’s share of the preparation to ensure that the Strait will remain open.

That is the desired outcome.

Trump on potentially pulling U.S. forces back from Iran War:

At some point I will, not quite yet.