According to a report by Al Jazeera on July 21, 2026, United States President Donald Trump said the American military is significantly weakening Iran’s military strength, claiming the campaign has achieved results beyond what many believed possible.
Speaking at the White House during a meeting with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, Trump described the ongoing military operations as highly effective and said Iran’s capabilities were being reduced at an unprecedented pace.
While discussing the conflict, Trump also referred to an incident in Jordan, suggesting that it could have been prevented under different circumstances. “They did slip something through in Jordan, and if we had other operators, that would not have happened, unfortunately”, Trump added, without clarifying who these “other operators” might be.
The president did not explain what he meant by the statement or identify the individuals or forces he was referring to. His comments came as the United States continues military operations amid heightened tensions with Iran across the Middle East.
Last week, the US military confirmed that two American service members were killed during an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. The military also reported that four additional personnel were medically evacuated after sustaining injuries in the assault.
The attack marked another escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides accusing each other of actions that have intensified instability in the region….See More