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Trump Claims 'Iran War Progressing Rapidly' Amid Defense Budget and Aircraft Loss Controversies
U.S. President's Remarks on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated at a recent press conference that the war with Iran is 'progressing very rapidly.' He emphasized that America's military power is 'unprecedentedly strong,' describing the ongoing operations as 'something that should have been done for a long time but wasn't.' Furthermore, President Trump denounced Iran as a 'nation of terror and hatred,' stating that it is currently 'paying a heavy price.'
War Costs and Military Aircraft Crash Controversy
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that the Iran war incurred $11.3 billion in costs during its first week. However, Scott Bessent, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, stated in a media interview that the costs of the Iran war were 'not worrisome, and unaffordable expenses were not considered.' Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a KC-135 aerial refueler crashed in western Iraq during 'Operation Epic Fury,' and that the incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. This marks the fourth loss of a U.S. military aircraft in the Iran war, following the earlier downing of three F-15 fighter jets over Kuwait due to friendly fire. In contrast, Iran's military claimed responsibility, asserting that its allied forces in Iraq shot down the aircraft with a missile, killing all crew members, further intensifying the controversy.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-13)*
