US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, July 31, 2026, that Iran "no longer has a navy" and that the United States "has destroyed its drone capabilities."
In a press statement, Trump said, "What Washington is doing to Iran is a military operation, not a war."
He continued, "Iran's behavior has been dishonest and unethical regarding the agreement, but that doesn't change anything; their situation is very bad."
He noted that "military actions against Iran have been ongoing for five months, and we have inflicted tremendous damage on its military capabilities."
He indicated that the United States will strike Iran very hard, adding, "Iran has suffered devastating blows, but it still has some capabilities."
Trump: We will strike Iran very hard
