President Trump expressed optimism about the U.S. military's progress in Iran, claiming significant advances while acknowledging some targets remain and anticipating a swift end to the conflict. He criticized the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new leader but preferred internal political change over direct U.S. intervention, citing past destabilization in Iraq and referencing Venezuela as a model. Trump also addressed a recent deadly bombing in Iran likely caused unintentionally by U.S. forces, warned Iran against disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and noted that American casualties have reinforced calls to "finish the job."