Published: Mar 12, 2026, 22:45 IST | Updated: Mar 12, 2026, 22:45 IST
In a controversial remarks during the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump said that when he asked military officials why Iranian warships were sunk instead of captured, one of his generals replied that “it’s a lot more fun” to sink them — a comment that drew laughter from the audience. Trump also boasted about the number of Iranian vessels destroyed and framed the military campaign as highly successful, even suggesting the conflict could be nearing its end.