Trump says destroying Iran would have brought world peace

October 1, 2026 at 06:59 PM1 min

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U.S. President Donald Trump said destroying Iran would have brought peace to the world, rejecting the possibility of peace with Tehran. He added that Iran's economy, navy, and air force have been destroyed and inflation is running at 300 percent. Trump also said Iran rejected his latest peace proposal because some aspects were not good enough.

Key Facts

Trump said destroying Iran would have brought peace to the world, and he does not think peace with Iran is possible.
Trump said Iran's economy, navy, and military aviation have been destroyed, and inflation is at 300 percent.
Trump said Iran rejected his latest peace proposal because some aspects were not good enough.
Axios reported that Qatar proposed a compromise at the meeting: lifting the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for limiting Tehran's nuclear program.

Trump's Justification

Trump was asked how a person who calls himself a "president of peace" could call for the destruction of an entire country. He replied that by destroying Iran, "we would have achieved peace throughout the world." Trump added that he does not think peace with Iran is possible.

Operation Timeline and Damage

Trump said the operation against Iran was extended on his own initiative because he wanted to go further. He stated, "I destroyed them. I could have stopped at that stage, but I wanted to push forward." According to Trump, Iran's economy, navy, and military aviation have been destroyed, and inflation is at 300 percent.

Rejected Peace Proposal

Trump said Iran rejected his latest peace proposal because some aspects were "not good enough." Axios reported that the meeting discussed a compromise proposed by Qatar: lifting the U.S. naval blockade in exchange for limiting Tehran's nuclear program.