Trump: I Can Destroy All Iranian Power Plants in 'Less Than an Afternoon'

On July 7, according to the Jerusalem Post, U.S. President Trump stated on Monday local time that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching an agreement, but if the talks fail, the U.S. will 'complete the mission.' He claimed that the U.S. has the capability to destroy all of Iran's power grids, power plants, and critical infrastructure such as bridges in 'less than an afternoon,' but he prefers to resolve the issue through an agreement to avoid impacting Iran's population of 91 million. He reiterated that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons, and the U.S. will acquire Iran's enriched nuclear materials, emphasizing that the goal is not to push for regime change. Trump also asserted that the U.S. military has destroyed all 159 of Iran's vessels, all military aircraft, and radar systems. Regarding oil prices, President Trump stated, 'Oil prices are now lower than before the war (per barrel). The U.S. military secretly escorted tankers during the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, successfully maintaining global crude oil supply and preventing prices from soaring to $300 to $350 per barrel.'