President Trump on Tuesday said “we” have total control of the skies over Iran, amid questions over whether the president would authorize direct involvement in the escalating conflict Israel-Iran conflict.
“We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA,” he said on Truth Social.
The president’s post comes as he faces a choice on how involved the U.S. should be in the war and amid discussions on an attack on the Fordow nuclear facility. An attack would require the involvement of the U.S. because B-2 bombers dropping bunker-busting bombs are the only way to destroy the capabilities of a plant hidden deep in an Iranian mountain.
The president earlier on Tuesday said he was seeking “a real end” to the conflict, stressing that he’s “not looking for a ceasefire.” The president also described what he was seeking as a “complete give-up” by Iran.
“I think they know not to touch our troops,” he said of Iran, warning the U.S. would be “gloves off” in its response.
Vice President Vance, who like Trump is known for wanting to keep the U.S. out of foreign wars, said a statement on X that the president has showed restraint so far in the conflict.
“He may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment. That decision ultimately belongs to the president. And of course, people are right to be worried about foreign entanglement after the last 25 years of idiotic foreign policy,” Vance said. “But I believe the president has earned some trust on this issue. And having seen this up close and personal, I can assure you that he is only interested in using the American military to accomplish the American people’s goals. Whatever he does, that is his focus.”
Trump departed the G7 in Canada late Monday, one day earlier than expected because he wanted to be back in Washington as Israel and Iran traded missile strikes.
