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US President Donald Trump made statements regarding operations against Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

Stating that they have struck Iran very hard, Trump said: “I don’t know if it’s possible to hit them harder. They are bandits, savage and terrible people... I was not surprised that they executed three young people for protesting.”

Trump stated that he does not want a ceasefire, saying: “There can be dialogue, but I do not want a ceasefire. You do not make a ceasefire while you are effectively destroying the other side... we are not seeking that.”

Criticizing NATO, Trump said:

“I think NATO has weakened a lot because they need to help on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. They get a large part of their energy from here. Many senators and members of Congress are very disturbed that NATO is doing nothing. Opening the Strait of Hormuz is a simple military maneuver, relatively safe, but it requires ships and capacity. NATO can help us, but so far they have not shown the courage to do so. It would be good for the countries using this strait, including China, to be involved in the process.”

Arguing that Iran should have been attacked earlier, Trump said: “We have many troops, unlimited ammunition, the best equipment in the world, and we are heavily neutralizing Iran. This should have been done long ago.”

Trump emphasized that they have neutralized Iran’s navy, air force, and air defenses, saying: “From a military standpoint, they are finished.”