US-Israel-Iran War News Highlights: Israel strikes Lebanese army patrol; Qatar, Saudi Arabia condemns attack

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made a series of strong remarks about Iran, claiming that the country's military capabilities had been severely degraded.Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran no longer had an effective navy or air force and asserted that its leadership structure had been “wiped out.”He also criticised media coverage of the conflict, accusing what he called the “fake news” of portraying Iran as performing well despite the damage it had suffered.The comments come amid continued tensions between the United States and Iran following recent confrontations in the region.Tensions across the Middle East escalated after the United States and Israel carried out broad strikes on Iran on February 28, an operation that targeted senior Iranian leadership. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the attack, according to US and Israeli accounts.Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel and against targets linked to US allies in the Gulf, widening the regional confrontation. The retaliation included attacks aimed at US bases and regional partners, deepening fears of a broader conflict across the Middle East.