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Trump declares Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after obliterating the terror-state’s nuclear sites, and says peace talks could resume within days.

Trump declared that Iran's key nuclear sites were obliterated by U.S. Airstrikes and suggested peace talks with Iran could resume soon, framing Iran as no longer the dominant threat in the Middle East.

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The claim consists of three main parts: 1) Trump declaring Iran is 'no longer the bully of the Middle East,' 2) Trump stating that the U.S. Obliterated Iran's nuclear sites, and 3) Trump saying peace talks could resume within days. The search results confirm that Trump publicly stated that U.S. Airstrikes hit and 'totally obliterated' key Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.reuters.comreuters.comTrump says Iran's key nuclear sites 'obliterated' by US airstrikestheguardian.comtheguardian.comDonald Trump says US has attacked three Iranian nuclear sites and ‘totally...nytimes.comnytimes.comTrump Claims Success After Bombing Key Iran Nuclear Sites

He described the strikes as a significant success and warned of further action if peace did not come quickly.nytimes.comnytimes.comTrump Claims Success After Bombing Key Iran Nuclear Sites While none of the sources quote Trump using the exact phrase 'no longer the bully of the Middle East,' his rhetoric about Iran being a 'burned out, blown up country with no future'time.comtime.comTrump Issues Blistering Response After Iran Threatens U.S implies a diminished Iranian influence and threat.

Additionally, Trump indicated that nuclear talks with Iran were expected to resume soon, with one source noting talks could happen next week,reuters.comreuters.comTrump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week which aligns with the claim about peace talks resuming within days. Overall, while the exact wording about Iran no longer being a bully is not directly cited, the essence of the claim is supported by multiple sources reporting Trump's statements on military success against Iran's nuclear program and imminent diplomatic engagement.

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Trump Issues Blistering Response After Iran Threatens U.S

time.com
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Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week

reuters.com
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Trump says Iran's key nuclear sites 'obliterated' by US airstrikes

reuters.com
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