by Met Middleson

June 17, 2025

President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social this morning that “we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” praising American-made military technology while mocking Iran’s air defense systems as inferior. The statement raises fresh questions about the level of U.S. military involvement in the escalating conflict.

By using “we,” Trump appears to align the United States directly with the air campaign underway over Iranian territory, despite no formal announcement from the Pentagon or public authorization from Congress from Congress. The post includes no clarification on whether U.S. assets are conducting operations independently or in coordination with Israeli forces.

The comment comes amid a flurry of military activity across the region and growing speculation about the extent of U.S. engagement. No official statement has been issued to clarify the nature of American involvement described in the post.