Doocy Provides Big Update on U.S.-Iran Conflict
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy drew attention during a press exchange when he asked Donald Trump whether he was surprised that he had not been briefed ahead of Iran’s reported retaliation against several Gulf nations.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Doocy referenced comments Trump made earlier about Iranian strikes following the launch of “Epic Fury,” which reportedly involved attacks on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
“Nobody expected that. We were shocked. Are you surprised that nobody briefed you ahead of time that that might be their retaliation?” Doocy asked.
Trump responded that even top analysts did not anticipate the attacks. He argued that the targeted countries had historically maintained relatively neutral or stable relationships with Iran, making the strikes unexpected. The president also claimed Iran had broader ambitions in the region, including threats against Israel.
Trump further stated that after U.S. actions weakened Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Tehran shifted toward expanding missile production. He claimed the United States had significantly degraded Iran’s military capacity, including missile systems, drone capabilities, and command leadership.
The president also criticized the Iran nuclear deal negotiated during the administration of Barack Obama, arguing that withdrawing from the agreement prevented Iran from gaining nuclear weapons and escalating regional threats.
Trump then turned attention to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. He warned that disruptions there could impact countries heavily dependent on energy shipments passing through the narrow waterway. Trump also claimed U.S. forces had neutralized much of Iran’s naval capability, including vessels allegedly used to deploy sea mines.
While noting uncertainty about whether mines had actually been deployed, Trump said the mere threat created concern for commercial shipping and global markets.
Later, Karoline Leavitt praised the administration’s actions, calling the military response a “resounding success.” During a Wednesday briefing, she said more than 2,000 targets had reportedly been struck and described the operation as a decisive effort to counter threats to U.S. security.
Leavitt also said Trump was reversing what she described as decades of ineffective policy toward Iran, adding that the administration remained committed to addressing the threat and maintaining regional stability.