We have breaking news this evening out of Washington.

Just minutes ago, President Donald Trump made a shocking statement on Truth Social that could mark a historic and dangerous turning point in the ongoing Middle East crisis. The President posted:

“We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.”

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This is the clearest and most direct indication yet that the United States is now actively engaged in military operations over Iranian territory.

The Key Word: “We”

President Trump’s use of the word “we” — as Commander-in-Chief — is not a slip of the tongue. It suggests that American military forces are now directly involved in operations over Iran, with U.S. warplanes likely flying missions and asserting air superiority.

This post comes amid weeks of rising tensions between Iran and Israel, and now signals a potential U.S. entry into the war alongside Israel.

No Clarification Yet

  • The White House has not yet issued a statement clarifying or expanding on the President’s post.
  • The Pentagon has refused to comment on operational specifics.
  • There has been no public address to Congress nor any formal declaration of war at this time.

    • But if President Trump’s statement is accurate — and there is no reason at this point to doubt it — this is a de facto announcement of U.S. military engagement with Iran.

    I will have updates throughout the day.