Donald Trump ‘survived Iran assassination attempt,’ officials say

He went even further, claiming the US is winning the fight “decisively, devastatingly and without mercy.” More American forces — including fighter jets and bombers — are expected to arrive in the region soon, he added.

Speaking about drone threats, Hegseth said: “We have pushed every counter-UAS system possible forward, sparing no expense or capability. Like I said, this does not mean we stop everything.”

Despite the bold statements, he stressed that the mission is still in its early stages.

“It’s very early and, as President Trump has said, we will take all the time we need to make sure that we succeed… They are toast, and they know it, or at least soon enough they will know it.

In another striking claim, Hegseth said allied forces would take full control of Iranian airspace within days.

“Starting last night and to be completed in a few days in under a week, the two most powerful air forces in the world will have complete control of Iranian skies. Uncontested airspace.”

Earlier this week, Trump himself alleged that Iran had tried to assassinate him twice. He made the comments while speaking about the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

In an interview with ABC News Sunday, Trump said, “I got him before he got me. They tried twice. Well, I got him first.”