Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'very hard' over next week, war will end when he feels it 'in my bones' | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump has said that the United States will hit Iran "very hard" over the next week, as the U.S. military operation against the Islamic Republic enters its 14th day, aiming to destroy Tehran's missile capabilities, its Navy, and end its pathway to nuclear arms. During a Fox News radio interview released Friday, he also said that the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran will end when he feels it "in my bones," as he pointed to progress that the U.S. military has made in destroying Iranian missiles, drones and their manufacturing facilities. "We've already damaged them so badly. President Donald Trump speaks during an event celebrating Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington on March 12, 2026, in this photo released by UPI. (Yonhap) Commenting on Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said that he is "probably alive in some form," but "damaged." On Thursday, Khamenei issued a defiant message, vowing to continue using the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, as a "lever," and avenge the "blood" of "martyrs" killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel. Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory prev Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'very hard' over next week, war will end when he feels it 'in my bones' Next Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'very hard' over next week, war will end when he feels it 'in my bones'

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States will hit Iran "very hard" over the next week, as the U.S. military operation against the Islamic Republic enters its 14th day, aiming to destroy Tehran's missile capabilities, its Navy, and end its pathway to nuclear arms.
During a Fox News radio interview released Friday, he also said that the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran will end when he feels it "in my bones," as he pointed to progress that the U.S. military has made in destroying Iranian missiles, drones and their manufacturing facilities.
"We've already damaged them so badly. It would take years for them to ever rebuild, and we are going to be hitting them very hard over the next week," Trump said.
President Donald Trump speaks during an event celebrating Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington on March 12, 2026, in this photo released by UPI. (Yonhap)
Commenting on Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump said that he is "probably alive in some form," but "damaged."
On Thursday, Khamenei issued a defiant message, vowing to continue using the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, as a "lever," and avenge the "blood" of "martyrs" killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel. His message was read out by an anchor on state television, stoking speculation about his health status.
Earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the new Iranian leader is wounded and "likely disfigured."
Asked about whether the U.S. Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, "We would if we needed to."
"Hopefully things are going to go very well. We're gonna see what happens," he said.
His remarks came amid growing concerns that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz -- responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply -- could continue to drive up oil prices, particularly ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November when control of Congress is at stake.
Brushing aside concerns about U.S. ammunition stockpiles, he said that the U.S. has "virtually unlimited ammunition."
"We're using it. We can go forever," he said.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- During a Fox News radio interview released Friday, he also said that the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran will end when he feels it "in my bones," as he pointed to progress that the U.S. military has made in destroying Iranian missiles, drones and their manufacturing facilities. "We've already damaged them so badly.

### Areas for Consideration
- We can go forever," he said. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects (LEAD) Gov't to take steps to implement fuel price cap this week as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding Lee calls for close monitoring of gas stations as fuel price cap takes effect N.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump has said that the United States will hit Iran "very hard" over the next week, as the U.S. military operation against the Islamic Republic enters its 14th day, aiming to destroy Tehran's missile capabilities, its Navy, and end its pathway to nuclear arms.
- During a Fox News radio interview released Friday, he also said that the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran will end when he feels it "in my bones," as he pointed to progress that the U.S. military has made in destroying Iranian missiles, drones and their manufacturing facilities. "We've already damaged them so badly.
- Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, "We would if we needed to." "Hopefully things are going to go very well.
- His remarks came amid growing concerns that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz -- responsible for about a fifth of the world's oil supply -- could continue to drive up oil prices, particularly ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November when control of Congress is at stake.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers trump, leader, iran topics. Notable strengths include discussion of trump. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 669.