A report attributed to Bret Baier described comments he said he received from Donald Trump regarding ongoing U.S. military actions against Iran. According to Baier, the president expressed satisfaction with the progress of what was referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” stating that the effort had effectively completed a four-part checklist for success. Baier quoted Trump as saying the operation had achieved its objectives with a “check, check, check, check,” while also acknowledging concern about casualties and the possibility of further loss of life.
Baier explained that Trump claimed the operation was progressing faster than anticipated and that the administration had maintained a clear strategy from the outset. He emphasized the president’s remarks about the strength of U.S. intelligence, describing it as highly advanced and instrumental in guiding the mission. In response to questions about internal developments within Iran, Trump reportedly suggested that certain individuals or groups on the ground could play a role in shifting the situation, though he also indicated that several key figures were no longer active, referencing the reported removal of dozens of leaders.
The timeline for weakening Iran’s leadership, which Baier said was initially estimated at four to six weeks, appeared to have accelerated. Trump was quoted as expressing surprise at how quickly events unfolded, adding that intelligence sources had provided precise information about developments inside the country. He also suggested that new, lesser-known figures were emerging within Iran’s leadership structure.
Following Baier’s segment, Peter Doocy provided additional context, stating that officials viewed the operation as nearing completion. He reported that the four main objectives included dismantling Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, weakening its naval forces, limiting the influence of its regional allies, and preventing the country from obtaining nuclear weapons. Doocy added that officials indicated the campaign could begin winding down within a few weeks.
He also cited figures describing the scale of the effort, including thousands of combat flights and strikes on numerous targets, as well as significant damage to Iranian military assets. While U.S. officials portrayed the operation as a success, Iranian leadership publ
