Donald Trump, asked to evaluate the performance of the USA in the war with Iran: "On a scale from 1 to 10, we deserve a 15! When madmen have nuclear weapons, bad things happen."

President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as a success, stating that military operations are evolving beyond expectations. In a White House intervention, Trump assessed the deployment of actions on the war front as being at a level of 15 on a scale of 1 to 10. He mentioned that Iran's military infrastructure is suffering significant losses, with their missiles and launchers being rapidly destroyed. Although Iran has launched attacks on some states in the region, Trump emphasized that the regime in Tehran represents a constant source of instability. Additionally, he commented on the rapid changes in Iranian leadership, noting that high-ranking officials are frequently eliminated.

"We are doing very well on the war front, to put it mildly. When asked – someone asked: on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate it? I said about 15. They are attacking their neighbors. They are attacking, in some cases, allies – or those who not long ago were allies. And, you know, it is really a nation that was out of control. When madmen have nuclear weapons, bad things happen." Trump stated at the White House event, which brought together technology executives.