Iran just learned the hard way what happens when you threaten America's interests under a president who actually fights back.
Intelligence reports confirmed the terrorist regime in Tehran was preparing to deploy up to 6,000 naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint where 20% of the world's oil flows daily. This wasn't just military saber-rattling, folks. This was economic warfare aimed directly at YOUR gas prices, YOUR grocery bills, and YOUR family's financial stability.
But here's what the legacy media won't tell you: President Trump saw it coming. And what he unleashed on Iran's mine-laying fleet has left the mullahs scrambling.
Within hours of Iran beginning its mine deployment, American forces were hunting down and annihilating their vessels. President Trump himself announced the destruction of 10 Iranian mine-laying boats — "completely obliterated" — with more targets in the crosshairs.
The numbers from the White House tell the story of absolute military supremacy:
More than 5,000 enemy targets struck. Iran's ballistic missile attacks down over 90%. Drone attacks reduced by 85%. Over 50 Iranian naval vessels destroyed, including a major drone carrier ship. And here's the kicker — the Iranian navy has been officially assessed as "combat ineffective."
Let that sink in. In just 10 days, Operation Epic Fury achieved what so-called "experts" claimed would take months.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the distinction crystal clear: "We do not target civilians. When it happens, and it will happen in war, it is tragic and it is not meant to be. The enemy targets civilians. They hide behind civilians. They fund people who set up bases in hospitals."
That's the difference between America and the barbaric regime we're fighting. Iran uses women and children as human shields. They set up military operations in schools and hospitals. And they thought they could bring the global economy to its knees with their mine-laying scheme.
"Having Iran led by a government that is not a terrorist organization at war with America will result in greater global supply. That will benefit American consumers over time." — Senator Ted Cruz
Source: Next News Network
