Trump claims Iran 'totally defeated' and wants deal he won't accept in Truth Social post

President Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran has been 'totally defeated' in the U.S.-Israeli military campaign and wants a deal that he would not accept. The post, made late Friday during the third week of conflict with Iran, accused the 'Fake News Media' of refusing to report U.S. military success. Iranian officials contradicted Trump's claims, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating Iran sees 'no reason' to talk with Americans and denying any interest in a ceasefire. Trump provided no evidence for his assertion that Iran was defeated or seeking negotiations, despite the ongoing conflict. No U.S. military or intelligence assessments have publicly supported the 'totally defeated' characterization.

"The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - But not a deal that I would accept!" — Posted on Truth Social during the third week of U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran, contradicted by Iranian Foreign Minister's public statements