“NOT ONE GOT THROUGH”: Trump Hails 100% Interception of Massive Iranian Missile Barrage
WASHINGTON — In a forceful defense of American military superiority, President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday night, March 25, 2026, that U.S. forces successfully intercepted a large-scale Iranian missile attack targeting a high-value asset. Speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner, the President claimed that a staggering 100 out of 100 incoming projectiles were neutralized before they could reach their target.
The disclosure adds a dramatic new layer to the conflict as both sides engage in intense psychological and kinetic warfare ahead of the Friday morning deadline.
The “Element of Importance”
While the President refused to name the specific target, his description emphasized its strategic and symbolic weight.
- The Attack: Trump stated that 100 missiles, traveling at speeds of roughly 2,000 miles per hour (approx. Mach 2.6), were launched at a “very important thing that we had.”
- The Interception: “And of the 100 missiles coming at us, 100 missiles were immediately shot down,” Trump said. “Shot out of the air, and fell into the sea. Not one missile got through.”
- The Tech: He specifically credited the Patriot missile defense system, calling it “great” and using the event to showcase American-made military hardware. “We make the greatest military equipment. We have the most powerful, most lethal military.”
Conflicting Narratives: The “USS Abraham Lincoln” Mystery
While the President remained vague, his comments align with ongoing reports regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.
| Source | Claim / Status |
| Donald Trump | 100 missiles shot down over the sea; target remains “secret” for security reasons. |
| IRGC (Tehran) | Claimed their naval drones and missiles successfully struck the USS Abraham Lincoln, forcing it to retreat 1,000km. |
| CENTCOM | Dismissed Iranian reports as “false,” maintaining the carrier is fully operational. |
| Naval Today | Reported Trump previously mentioned 101 missiles targeted the carrier during a separate ceremony earlier this week. |
“Negotiating with Themselves”
Trump used the successful interception to argue that the Iranian leadership is in a state of internal collapse, despite their public defiance.
- The “Supreme Leader” Joke: Trump quipped that Iranians had even offered to make him their next “Supreme Leader”—a role he joked he has “no interest in.”
- The Deal Reality: He reiterated that Tehran “wants to make a deal so badly” but is paralyzed by fear. “They figure they’ll be killed by their own people [if they sign], and they’re also afraid they’ll be killed by us [if they don’t].”
- The Counter-Argument: In Tehran, Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari mocked these claims on state TV, suggesting Trump is merely “negotiating with himself” through psychological operations.
What’s Next?
The 100% interception rate, if verified, represents a significant blow to Iran’s “deterrence by fire” strategy. However, as the Friday, March 27 deadline (sunrise) nears, analysts warn that Iran may shift from large-scale ballistic barrages to more difficult-to-detect “swarm” tactics involving low-altitude cruise missiles and suicide drones.
With Trump declaring he is ready to “finish it off” and “cut out the cancer,” the next 12 to 18 hours will determine if the “important thing” remains safe or if the conflict enters the promised “excursion into hell.”