US President Donald Trump, during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, stated that his country has succeeded in eliminating prominent Iranian leaders, alongside destroying naval capabilities and air defense systems. He indicated that military operations are proceeding as planned. Trump said that Iran is currently seeking new leadership to compensate for its losses, affirming that the United States is capable of targeting additional strategic sites such as Kharg Island if necessary. He added that US forces had outpaced the timeline set for the operation, explaining that the field performance was faster than the projections the administration had established from the outset. He pointed out that the current situation is proceeding with great confidence, noting that the end of the operations will make the world safer. Trump clarified that there are no intentions to deploy ground troops anywhere, confirming that the administration is simultaneously working on steps to stabilize prices and prevent any economic repercussions. He revealed that he had asked Israel not to target Iran's South Pars gas field, in an effort to avoid escalation in energy markets. He continued, stating that he had clearly informed Benjamin Netanyahu not to target oil fields, emphasizing the need to adhere to this in the coming phase. He concluded his statements by confirming that Israel will not bomb Iran's South Pars gas field again, as part of the existing understandings between the parties.
