WATCH: Trump addresses Iran strikes, Kent resignation during St. Patrick's Day visit with Irish Taoiseach Martin
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Trump says Iran's leaders are gone following apparent killing of top security officials.
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President Trump stated Tuesday that Iran's leaders "are gone" following the apparent killing of top Iranian security officials, remarks he made during a St. Patrick's Day visit with Irish Taoiseach Martin. The comment appears to reference recent targeted operations against Iranian military leadership, though Trump did not provide specific details about the casualties or timing. Trump also addressed Kent's resignation during the same event, adding to the administration's personnel developments. The president's characterization of Iran's leadership situation underscores escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over regional security matters. Trump's statements came amid his formal engagement with Irish leadership on St. Patrick's Day, blending diplomatic protocol with commentary on his administration's foreign policy stance.
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