Leavitt: Iran 'caved' after Trump's threats

Name: Leavitt: Iran 'caved' after Trump's threats
Uploaded: 2026-04-08T13:19:04-05:00
Description: During a tense White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded questions from reporters regarding President Donald Trump's threats against Iran and the new ceasefire agreement. Leavitt stated the Iranian regime "caved to their knees" after Trump threatened to eliminate their civilization, noting the Pentagon was ready to strike if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.

During a tense White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded questions from reporters regarding President Donald Trump's threats against Iran and the new ceasefire agreement. Leavitt stated the Iranian regime "caved to their knees" after Trump threatened to eliminate their civilization, noting the Pentagon was ready to strike if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.

Posted April 8, 2026 1:19pm CDT