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MARCH 25, 2026 AT 05:43 PM

White House Press Secretary says Iran ballistic missiles and drone attacks are down; Very close to meeting objectives of Iran operation; US military ahead of schedule on Iran operation

Importance
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  • Iranian regime is looking for an exit ramp. 
  • Iran wants to talk, Trump is willing to listen.
  • US has been in productive talks in the last three days.
  • If Iran fails to accept reality that they have been defeated, Trump will hit harder. 
  • Iran should not miscalculate again. 
  • Trump will unleash hell if Iran does not accept defeat
  • Congress authorisation on war is not necessary right now.
  • Reiterates 4-6 week timeline for Iran operations. 
  • Trump is keeping gasoline prices as low as he can.
  • Asked about Iran rejection, says they have not; talks continue, they are productive. 
  • There are elements of truth to the 15-point plan reports.
  • White House never confirmed the full 15-point plan report. 
  • Asked about 82nd airborne division, says Trump likes options. Defers to the Pentagon.
  • No Iran peace talks should be deemed official yet. 
  • When asked about when the first tanker can pass Hormuz, says there is no sense yet. 
  • Working on getting tankers through the Hormuz soonest.
  • US working on creative solutions on oil prices. 
  • Trump would be concerned about displacement in Lebanon.
  • VP Vance has been part of discussions on Iran throughout.
  • Some misinformation out there with 15-point plan too.
  • Too soon to say if satisfied with Iran regime change.
  • “We're not going to get into the details of these negotiations and conversations that continue to take place as of course, you can imagine, they are very sensitive diplomatic discussions”.