US President Trump said the New York Times was wrong to claim little changed after nearly four months of war, asserting Iran’s military has been largely destroyed — navy and air force gone, missile and drone launch platforms and production nearly eli

2026-06-22

US President Trump said the New York Times was wrong to claim little changed after nearly four months of war, asserting Iran’s military has been largely destroyed — navy and air force gone, missile and drone launch platforms and production nearly eliminated — and that two senior leaders are gone. He added Iran’s inflation is about 250%, its economy has collapsed, soldiers are unpaid, the Strait of Hormuz is open and oil is flowing, while US stocks and employment are at record highs.