The Republican leader's remarks come as tensions remain high across the Middle East after two weeks into a widening conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

President Trump declared Iran "totally defeated" just two weeks into the war with the Islamic republic.

However, Iranian officials have pledged to continue the fight. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump claims Iran is "totally defeated" and desires a deal he won't accept amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Trump claims Iran is "totally defeated" and desires a deal he won't accept amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Trump made the odd declaration that Iran can continue to assail oil tankers "no matter how badly defeated they are" — in a rant intended to reassure.

Trump made the odd declaration that Iran can continue to assail oil tankers "no matter how badly defeated they are" — in a rant intended to reassure.