07.03.2026 00:46
As discussions arise about the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump extending attacks on Iran until September, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has made a statement. Leavitt stated that within the framework of the "Epic Fury Operation," military targets in Iran are expected to be reached within 4 to 6 weeks.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that the military targets identified in the U.S. attacks on Iran are expected to be reached within 4 to 6 weeks.
"WE EXPECT TO REACH THE TARGET IN IRAN WITHIN 4-6 WEEKS"
In a press briefing at the White House, U.S. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt answered questions from reporters. Commenting on the ongoing military attacks against Iran, Leavitt stated, "As President Donald Trump has also announced, we expect to reach the targets of the 'Epic Fury Operation' in approximately 4 to 6 weeks, and we are in a good position to achieve these targets."
Detailing the military objectives of the operation, Leavitt claimed that the Iranian navy has been largely incapacitated, stating, "More than 30 Iranian ships and boats have been sunk. Their navy has now largely lost its combat capability."
"BALISTIC MISSILE ATTACKS HAVE DECREASED BY 90%"
Leavitt stated that the threat of ballistic missile attacks against the U.S. military presence in the region has also been significantly reduced, saying, "The U.S. military has achieved great success in this regard. In just 6 days, Iran's retaliatory ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90%." Leavitt also noted that Iran's proxy forces in the region have been weakened as part of the operation. Leavitt stated, "In the last six days, we have seen almost no resistance from Hezbollah and the Houthis. We know that these elements are responsible for the deaths of Americans."
"IRAN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ACQUIRE NUCLEAR WEAPONS"
Leavitt reiterated that one of the fundamental goals of the U.S. administration is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Expressing that Trump is determined on this issue, Leavitt stated, "Trump wants the threat posed by Iran to the U.S. to be completely eliminated."
Leavitt also addressed a question about how Iran will be governed in the future, stating, "The President believes that it is in the U.S. interest that Iran is not governed by a radical regime that chants 'Death to America' and seeks to acquire nuclear weapons. Evaluations regarding the future leadership of Iran are ongoing."
"ONLY TRUMP WILL DECIDE ON UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER"
In response to a question about Iran's "unconditional surrender," Leavitt said, "As the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces, President Trump will decide when Iran no longer poses a threat to the U.S. and when the objectives of the 'Epic Fury Operation' have been fully achieved, at which point Iran will have effectively surrendered unconditionally."
"THE U.S. MILITARY IS THE STRONGEST FIGHTING FORCE IN THE WORLD"
Responding to a question about allegations that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran, Leavitt stated that this situation has not caused a significant change in the military objectives of the operation. Leavitt said, "The U.S. military is the strongest and deadliest fighting force in the world. We are determined to achieve our operational goals and are making progress."
"TRUMP'S AGENDA INCLUDES DEFENSE PRODUCTION"
Leavitt also mentioned Trump's schedule for the coming hours, announcing that Trump will hold a meeting with defense sector experts alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Leavitt stated that the main agenda of the meeting is to increase the U.S. defense production capacity.