Trump claims Iran's leadership structure wiped out amid U.S.-Israeli operations

United States President Donald Trump stated during a White House event that Iran's leadership has been largely eliminated through ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operations, declaring 'their leaders are all gone' and 'nobody to talk to' remains. Speaking on March 20, 2026, Trump referenced the conflict while honoring U.S. Naval Academy football players, emphasizing the difficulty in negotiating with Iran due to the absence of viable leadership. The claim follows recent reports of targeted strikes against Iranian military and intelligence figures, though verification of leadership casualties remains pending.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/20/war-iran-leaders-are-all-gone-trump/