Trump & Iran: Retired General’s CNN Take
- Mark Kimmitt commended President donald Trump's recent strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, emphasizing the element of surprise.
- Kimmitt stated he initially didn't understand the purpose of a "two-week pause" before the strikes.He likened the situation to a "Trump deal," where negotiations become irrelevant after the...
- military had targeted three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities: Fordow,Natanz,and isfahan.
Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt praises Trump’s Iran strike, citing deception used against Iranian nuclear sites and potentially leading to peace. News Directory 3 reports on the situation. Discover what’s next for Iran.
Former General Praises Trump’s Iran Strike,Citing Deception
Updated june 22,2025
Retired U.S. Army brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt commended President donald Trump’s recent strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, emphasizing the element of surprise. Speaking to CNN’s Anderson Cooper,Kimmitt expressed his admiration for what he described as Trump’s use of “deception and trickery.”
Kimmitt stated he initially didn’t understand the purpose of a “two-week pause” before the strikes.He likened the situation to a “Trump deal,” where negotiations become irrelevant after the subject of the deal is destroyed. He believes the approach was prosperous and prevented potential American casualties.
President Trump announced the U.S. military had targeted three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities: Fordow,Natanz,and isfahan. He declared these facilities were “totally obliterated.”
Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that he was impressed by trump’s move against Iran on Saturday. (CNN)
Cooper questioned Kimmitt about the potential repercussions and the concerns U.S. forces might face in the region.
Kimmitt cautioned that while Iran is weakened, its proxy networks remain a threat. He highlighted the significant presence of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, capable of posing a risk to American interests, troops, and infrastructure.
President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Following the strikes,President trump addressed the nation,stating the objective was to dismantle Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities and eliminate the nuclear threat. He declared the strikes a “impressive military success.”
Trump asserted that Iran is now compelled to pursue peace.
Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Mark Kimmitt speaks at Leaders Panel within Antalya Diplomacy Forum at NEST International Convention Centre in Antalya, Turkey on June 18, 2021. ((Photo by Muhammed enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))
The president also warned of potentially greater attacks if Iran does not negotiate.
what’s next
The international community will be closely watching for Iran’s response and any potential escalation in the region following these events.