PANews reported on March 26 that US President Trump began a cabinet meeting, stating that if the government shutdown continues, he will take "very harsh" measures. Trump stated: "We are destroying Iran, we are destroying Iran's drone inventory. We have completely destroyed Iran's navy and air force, the vast majority of its missiles and launchers, up to 90%. Iran is begging for a deal, not me. Everyone knows it's Iran negotiating with us. I don't know if I'm willing to make a deal with Iran. Iran was supposed to reach an agreement four weeks ago. The Iranian navy has been 'sunk'."