1. Responding to Iranian Attacks on UAE and South Korean Ships, Trump Doesn't Explicitly Say Iran Violated Ceasefire Agreement
—In an interview with US media, Trump appeared to downplay the consequences of Iran's attacks on South Korean merchant ships and UAE vessels that day. When asked if the ceasefire agreement had been violated, Trump said, "That wasn't a fierce exchange of fire... There wasn't any exchange of fire at the time. I think there has been some exchange of fire recently, and I'm looking into that."
2. Refuses to Confirm Whether the US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Remains in Effect
—In the interview, Trump refused to explicitly state whether the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran remained in effect. When asked if the ceasefire had ended and whether military strikes might resume, Trump said, "I can't tell you that. If I did, you'd say this guy isn't smart enough to be president."
3. Calls on South Korea to Join Escort Operation, Claims 7 Iranian Ships Sinked
—Trump posted on social media that Iran had fired on a South Korean cargo ship, calling for "maybe now is the time for South Korea to join this operation." Trump also stated that the US had sunk seven small Iranian vessels.
4. Warning Iran of a “Devastating Response” if it Attacks US Ships
—In an interview, Trump stated that if Iran were to fire on US ships in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz, it would be “wiped off the face of the earth.” When asked about the possibility of successful negotiations with Iran, Trump said that Iran had “shown some flexibility” compared to the past.
5. Describing the US-Iran Conflict as a “Mini-War”
—At the White House Small Business Summit, Trump stated that the current conflict between the US and Iran constitutes a “war,” calling it a “mini-war.” It is understood that Trump had previously been advised to avoid using the word “war,” and US House Speaker Johnson had previously stated that the US “is not currently at war.”
6. Claiming Iranian Military Systems Were Severely Damaged
—Trump posted a picture and text on social media claiming that the US Navy, Air Force, and missile systems are 100% operational, while Iran’s military systems have been completely destroyed, and Iranian leaders have been attacked.
7. Trump slams Powell as a "disaster" for the US – Trump stated on social media that "Mr. Too Late" Powell is a "disaster" for the US, citing excessively high interest rates.
8. White House plans to introduce AI model review; AI regulation inflection point apparent
—The White House is reportedly discussing an executive order to establish an artificial intelligence working group, bringing together tech company executives and government officials to study potential regulatory procedures. One possible plan is to establish a formal government review process for new AI models.
9. Trump posts a chart showing the return on investment in Intel
—Trump posted a chart on social media showing the return on investment in Intel since the US government bought the company in August 2025, captioning it: "I've made the US $45 billion in the last 8 months!"
10. Discusses oil prices not heading towards the "worst-case scenario," initially thought to reach $250
—Trump posted on social media that when initially taking action against Iran, he thought the market might fall by 20% or 25%. He added, "I thought oil prices might surge to $200 or even $250. However, the reality is that current oil prices are only around $100 to $102."
