Trump Claims US Crushed Iran in Negotiations, Gave Week's Break for Khamenei's Funeral

In a speech marking America's 250th Independence Day at Mount Rushmore, US President Donald Trump discussed the ongoing negotiations with Iran. He asserted that the United States has decisively weakened Iran, stating, "We crushed Iran." Trump claimed that Iran is eager to finalize a deal, emphasizing their strong desire to do so. He also revealed that the US granted Iran a one-week pause in negotiations to allow time for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, describing this gesture as an act of kindness.