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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

Trump brags about military action against Iran at event honoring Inter Miami

Inter Miami Iran Donald Trump Lionel Messi
  • President Donald Trump used a White House event honoring Inter Miami's 2025 MLS Cup victory to boast about military actions against Iran.
  • Trump claimed the U.S. military was "totally demolishing" Iranian forces and destroying their missile and drone capabilities "far ahead of schedule."
  • Lionel Messi and other Inter Miami players, including Luis Suárez, were present and appeared visibly uncomfortable during Trump's remarks.
  • The president justified the military campaign, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," by stating Iran was "crazy" and would have attacked the U.S. first.
  • Trump later welcomed Messi to the White House, noting his son Barron's excitement, and was presented with an Inter Miami shirt bearing his name and the number 47.

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Trump boasts US will ‘totally demolish’ Iran’s forces as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammates awkwardly stand behind him

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