Donald Trump rejected Iranian offers for talks as “too late” amid ongoing military operations in the region.
Operation “Epic Fury” Continues
Operation “Epic Fury” is ongoing and, according to Donald Trump, may conclude in approximately 4-5 weeks. Iran is using mobile launchers, which U.S. Central Command claims aim to inflict maximum damage across the region. Simultaneously, Israeli military operations under “Roaring Lion” are underway. The Israeli Defense Forces reported destroying a headquarters for Iranian leaders, alongside rocket launchers and defense systems. The conflict stemmed from disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program.
“They Want to Talk. I Said: Too Late”
“Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and leadership are gone. They want to talk. I said, ‘Too late!'” Trump wrote on March 3. The day prior, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani stated his country would not negotiate with the U.S., adding that “Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared for a long war.” Trump countered, claiming U.S. ammunition stockpiles “have never been higher” and that wars can be fought “indefinitely” successfully using existing reserves.
The Birth of Trump’s Doctrine
Trump shared an article by former George W. Bush speechwriter Marc Thiessen, declaring “we are witnessing the birth of Trump’s doctrine.” Thiessen compared Trump to Ronald Reagan, citing strategies like supporting anti-communist insurgents to weaken the USSR, such as backing the Contras in Nicaragua and mujahideens in Afghanistan. Thiessen asserts Trump is “pioneering a new leadership approach” focused on “changing the world without using ground forces,” exemplified by “Epic Fury,” which relies primarily on missile strikes. Trump did not rule out deploying ground troops “if necessary.”
White House Justifies Iran Attack
On Monday, the White House attempted to clarify the reasons for the Iran attack. In the afternoon, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Capitol Hill that the U.S. “had to do it,” as reported by Bartosz Hlebowicz for Wyborcza.pl.