Trump says 'everything's been knocked out' in IranUS President Donald Trump spoke on Iran as he hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval OfficeWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted of wide damage on Iran inflicted by the US-Israel attack, while denying that Israel had forced his hand into launching the war. "Just about everything's been knocked out," Trump said as he met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, answering his first questions from reporters since the strikes began on Saturday. But Trump walked that back, saying that he acted to prevent Tehran launching an assault first. "Based on the way the negotiation was going, I think they (Iran) were going to attack first. Trump also told protesters in Iran to hold off any major moves until the situation had stabilized.

Source: Bangkok Post March 04, 2026 02:54 UTC