Latest statements from Trump's core team:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio (the core official response): Trump delivered a powerful speech tonight. He made clear our objectives in Iran: destroy their weapons factories, navy, air force, and any possibility of them possessing nuclear weapons…peace through strength.
Vice President JD Vance: We are pushing for a ceasefire/agreement negotiations through intermediaries such as Pakistan (which began on Tuesday). Following the speech, the team consistently emphasized that the objectives remain unchanged, stressing the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and issuing warnings to Iran.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: Both before and after the speech, he emphasized that the mission focuses on the complete destruction of Iran's capabilities.
