Trump says US is ‘winning big’ in Iran, promises results ‘very, very shortly’

Donald Trump. Pic/AFP

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) claimed that the United States was "winning big" in Iran, saying Americans would see the "fruits" of the ongoing military effort "very, very shortly."

Speaking during a primetime address to the nation focusing on protecting the integrity of US elections and foreign efforts to influence them, Trump briefly highlighted ongoing US military operations abroad, including in Iran.

The President said his administration had "rebuilt" the US military into what he described as the most powerful force in the world.

He added that although he would have preferred not to use it, current circumstances had made military action necessary.

"Unfortunately, we're forced to use it now," Trump said.

Referring to recent US military actions, Trump claimed success in Venezuela before turning to Iran.

"We won in Venezuela, which is now working with us to produce millions and millions of barrels of oil," he said, referring to US military action in the South American country earlier this year.

Turning to the ongoing conflict with Iran, Trump said, "We are likewise winning big in Iran, and you will see the fruits of that labour very, very shortly."

Trump did not elaborate on what he meant by the "fruits" of the military campaign or provide further details during the address.

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