US intelligence says China weighed providing radar systems to Iran - CBS

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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the war in Iran was a “little diversion,” adding that US operations in the country were necessary and would soon produce “incredible results.”

"Despite our little diversion to the lovely country of Iran, lovely place. But we had to do that because otherwise, bad things could happen, really bad things. So we've sent out, and I think you're going to see some incredible results, you know, for those people that question, and you're going to see some the job we've done has been amazing," Trump said in Las Vegas.

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US President Donald Trump said in remarks in Las Vegas on Thursday that the war in Iran was “going along swimmingly” and suggested it could end soon, while praising US military capabilities.

“We can do whatever we want… it should be ending pretty soon. It was perfect. It is perfect,” Trump said, referring to the ongoing conflict.

Trump said the United States has “the most powerful military anywhere in the world,” adding that it continues to be strengthened under his leadership.

US Central Command said on Thursday American forces remain forward-deployed and ready across the Middle East, including Air Force assets operating in the region.

"US forces are forward and ready across the Middle East, including America's Air Force. US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct a readiness flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility," CENTCOM posted on X.

Canada told the UN General Assembly on Thursday that it condemns Iran’s attacks and reaffirmed the importance of upholding international freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to its Mission to the United Nations.

"Canada addressed the UN General Assembly today, condemning Iran’s attacks and affirming the importance of upholding respect for international navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz," Canada mission to UN posted on X.

US Central Command said on Thursday Marines and Navy personnel are supporting ongoing operations to enforce a blockade targeting Iran, as Washington steps up military pressure in regional waters.

"US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) support blockade operations against Iran, April 16. US forces are ready and postured to enforce the blockade," CENTCOM posted on X.