‘Everything’s been knocked out': Trump says US doing 'very well' in Iran, shares ‘succession plan’ for Tehran

The remark of the US President comes three days after the US, along with Israel, launched an attack against Iran, killing Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

3 Mar, 17:07 — 3 Mar, 17:52

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it details a major escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran, potentially involving the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and discussions of a succession plan. Such events could have profound geopolitical consequences, impacting regional stability, global oil markets, and international relations. The differing accounts highlight the challenge of obtaining clear information during rapidly unfolding international crises.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on US President Donald Trump's statements regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, but they present significantly different narratives regarding recent events. Hindustan Times focuses on a major development—the alleged killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and a US 'succession plan'—while France24 highlights a widening war, rising oil prices, and a visit from the German Chancellor, without mentioning the Supreme Leader's death.

Coverage matrix

	France 24	hindustan-times
The killing of Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by a US-Israel attack
US President Donald Trump welcoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the White House for talks
Oil prices rising to their highest level since the widening of the US-Israel war against Iran

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

US President Donald Trump made statements concerning Iran.
There is an ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran.
The events discussed occurred around March 3, 2026.

Where they diverge

The specific context and recent developments in the US-Israel conflict with Iran

hindustan-times

This outlet frames the conflict as having recently culminated in a major US-Israel attack three days prior, resulting in the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump discussing a 'succession plan' for Tehran.

France 24

This outlet frames the conflict as a 'widening' US-Israel war against Iran, leading to rising oil prices, and notes Trump's general threat of Iran being 'in for a lot of hurt' during a meeting with the German Chancellor.

Specific remarks made by President Trump regarding Iran

hindustan-times

This outlet quotes Trump saying 'Everything’s been knocked out' and that the US is doing 'very well' in Iran, along with sharing a 'succession plan' for Tehran.

France 24

This outlet quotes Trump saying Iran is 'in for a lot of hurt'.

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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US President Donald Trump made remarks about Iran.

agreed·France 24hindustan-times

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The US and Israel are involved in a conflict with Iran.

agreed·France 24hindustan-times

US President Donald Trump stated the US is doing 'very well' in Iran and shared a 'succession plan' for Tehran.

Coverage gaps

The killing of Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by a US-Israel attack

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingFrance 24

US President Donald Trump welcoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the White House for talks

ReportedFrance 24

Missinghindustan-times

Oil prices rising to their highest level since the widening of the US-Israel war against Iran

ReportedFrance 24

Missinghindustan-times

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External Fact-Checks

Claims matched against human-vetted fact-check databases

✗False

The United Nations Security Council labeled U.S. President Donald Trump a "wanted international war criminal" following the United States and Israel's Feb. 28, 2026, joint strikes on Iran.

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✓Correct Attribution

Donald Trump once said, "Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate. He's weak and he's ineffective."

Snopes·20 Feb 2026Read →

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France 24

REPLAY: Trump says Iran 'in for a lot of hurt' in Oval Office address

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