Trump Declares Iran Has "Lost Their Navy," Calls for Hezbollah's Removal

Trump Declares Iran Has "Lost Their Navy," Calls for Hezbollah's Removal

Amid an unprecedented regional conflict sparked by the joint US-Israeli Operation "Lion's Roar" against Iran, US President Donald Trump addressed reporters outside the White House, making significant declarations regarding the military status of Iran and the ongoing war in Lebanon.

Claims of Iranian Naval Destruction

According to חדשות מהשטח בטלגרם (Yediotnews25), an Israeli channel generally exhibiting pro-Israel and pro-Trump sentiments, Trump stated: "As of right now, Iran has lost their Navy." This claim follows the massive US-Israeli strikes deep into Iranian territory, which have reportedly destroyed thousands of regime and military targets and prompted severe retaliatory strikes by Iran across the Middle East.

Focus on Lebanon and Hezbollah

Hebrew-language media narratives heavily focused on Trump's rhetoric regarding the northern front, where the IDF has launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's official entry into the war. The consensus across Israeli media highlights a clear distinction made by the US President between Lebanese civilians and the militant group.

Prominent Israeli analyst אבו עלי אקספרס (Abu Ali Express) quoted Trump directly: "We love the Lebanese people. We must get rid of Hezbollah." This framing—emphasizing explicit American backing for the elimination of Hezbollah—was uniformly amplified across other pro-Israel channels. Yediotnews25 and popular Israeli journalist עמית סגל (Amit Segal), in his respective channel, published nearly identical updates stressing Trump's message that while America loves Lebanon, it must "get rid of Hezbollah."

By circulating these specific quotes, the Hebrew-language information space consistently reinforces the narrative of strong, high-level US support for Israel's ongoing ground and air operations against Hezbollah.