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Trump Claims Iran 'Completely Defeated,' Announces Escort for Tankers

Published March 14, 2026, 09:03
Trump Claims Iran 'Completely Defeated,' Announces Escort for Tankers

Donald Trump stated that Iran has been 'completely defeated' and desires a deal, two weeks after the start of hostilities in the Middle East. He also announced that the U.S. Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blocked. Trump rejected a Russian proposal to transfer Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of a ceasefire agreement, deeming Iranian terms unacceptable.