Washington DC (US), May 13, 2026, BNN Web Staff: US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States will emerge victorious in the ongoing confrontation with Iran \u201cpeacefully or otherwise,\u201d while claiming that Tehran\u2019s military capabilities have been severely weakened.<\/p>\n
Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, Trump dismissed the possibility of seeking assistance from Chinese President Xi Jinping in dealing with Iran.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll win it one way or the other. We\u2019ll win it peacefully or otherwise,\u201d Trump said, adding that Iran\u2019s navy, air force and broader military infrastructure had been effectively destroyed.<\/p>\n
The US President further warned that Iran would either \u201cdo the right thing\u201d or face stronger action from Washington. He also defended the ongoing blockade against Tehran, describing it as \u201c100 per cent effective.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Trump, the restrictions imposed on Iran would eventually stabilise energy supplies and boost oil availability globally. \u201cIt\u2019s going to work out very well,\u201d he told reporters while discussing the impact of the blockade on oil markets.<\/p>\n
Trump also used the occasion to criticise North Atlantic Treaty Organization, saying the alliance had failed to provide adequate support during recent tensions.<\/p>\n
\u201cNATO was very disappointing to me. We don\u2019t need NATO, but if we did, they just weren\u2019t there,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence in the alliance\u2019s long-term strength despite the growing crisis in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
According to international media reports, Rutte said NATO\u2019s immediate focus remains on maritime security and maintaining stability in the region, particularly around critical trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
The strategic waterway has become a major flashpoint amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Reports indicate that tanker movement through the corridor has slowed significantly following military escalation and retaliatory naval measures in the region.<\/p>\n
Rutte also highlighted increased defence spending commitments by European nations and Canada, stating that NATO members remained committed to strengthening the alliance despite current geopolitical challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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