President Trump Declares Iran 'Knocked Out' Militarily

On March 4, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Iran's military capabilities had been significantly degraded following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. He stated that Iran's navy, air force, radar systems, and air defenses had been neutralized, asserting that the nation had been 'knocked out' militarily. Despite these claims, Iran continued to launch retaliatory attacks, indicating ongoing resistance.