Trump: Iran War 'Under Control', Progress Surpasses Expectations

0:00On March 11, President Donald Trump announced that the war with Iran could wrap up soon, with hardly any major targets remaining after intense U.S. and Israeli strikes. Now in its 11th day, the conflict has seen rapid progress surpassing initial expectations for a 4-5-week operation. Trump shared in a phone interview that the campaign is ahead of schedule and under his direct control, allowing it to end whenever he decides. At earlier hints of completion, officials have adjusted timelines amid Iranian retaliation, including attempts to lay naval mines in the strait of Hormuz, U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian-Mindling boats on Tuesday, thwarting those efforts in this key oil-shipping route. Leaders like war Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized continuing until full victory, focusing on neutralizing Iran's naval power, missiles, and drone. Production without pursuing regime change. Admiral Brad Cooper from Central Command reported strikes on over 5,500 targets inside Iran,

1:03sinking more than 60 ships. Iranian missile and drone attacks have dropped sharply since the start, with recent bomber runs hitting a major ballistic missile factory. As U.S. combat strength builds in Iran's weekends, the military stays locked on clear goals to curb threats to America and its allies in the region.