Trump: We won our wars against Iran and Venezuela... Our strikes saved the Middle East and Israel

US President Donald Trump said that the United States “has won its wars against Iran and Venezuela,” asserting that US strikes on Iran “saved the Middle East and Israel.” In remarks to the media in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “has won the wars against Venezuela and Iran,” noting that his administration did not target Iran’s Mount Alborz because no activity was detected there. He continued, saying he could destroy bridges in Iran now, but rebuilding them would take years. He also criticized the nuclear deal reached during the administration of former President Barack Obama, calling it a means that allowed Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon. In a separate comment, Trump said that many were displeased with his Vice President JD Vance’s remarks about Iran, and indicated that he believed he would hold meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.