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Donald Trump says Iran ‘totally defeated’, ‘wants a deal’ he won’t accept
Trump claims victory over Iran after U.S.-Israeli strikes on key military sites; U.S. Defense Secretary reports over 15,000 targets hit with 1,000 strikes daily since conflict began.
- President Donald Trump told reporters on March 13, 2026 that Iran has been 'totally defeated' and wants a deal he would 'not accept'.
- Kharg Island, Iran's oil hub, was hit by U.S. bombing that obliterated military targets, but Trump spared oil infrastructure for now; the island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces have hit more than 15,000 enemy targets and reinforcements include 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship.
- Iran's armed forces warned on Saturday that attacks on oil infrastructure would trigger strikes on U.S.-linked energy facilities, while several top officials joined a pro-government rally in Tehran on March 13 with banners reading 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel'.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure raises energy and shipping risks as Iran has effectively closed the strait, and the U.S. Navy may soon escort tankers with a dozen ships including USS Abraham Lincoln operating nearby.
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The conflict in the Middle East continues to rage. Donald Trump declared, on Saturday 15 March 2026, that Iran was "completely defeated".
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Total News Sources23
Leaning Left3Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Right
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Right
47% Right
L 20%
C 33%
R 47%
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