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(CNN)-- US President Donald Trump cracked jokes during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, but unexpectedly touched on the topic of war with Iran.

Describing the war situation, Trump said: 'Everything is going perfectly well, don't believe the fake news,' and added that the United States 'has dealt very strong blows to Iran and it no longer has naval or air capabilities,' and said: 'They only have a very small number of drones left, despite what you see.'

Trump also indicated his belief that Iran 'eagerly wants to reach a deal,' but does not think it is 'ready for that now,' and said: 'I don't think the time has come yet, but I am ready to listen.'

The US President confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the United States next week.

The Israeli leader's office had earlier announced in a statement that Netanyahu will meet Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Netanyahu's office clarified that the visit is at Trump's invitation.

CNN reached out to the White House for comment.

Netanyahu's seventh visit to the United States to meet Trump comes two weeks after daily US strikes on Iran, and Trump's threat to hit bridges and power plants in response to any Iranian ship attacking them in the Strait of Hormuz.

Netanyahu has long doubted Iran's intentions behind nuclear negotiations and supported resuming strikes on it.

During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will also attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom Netanyahu described as 'one of Israel's greatest friends.'

Trump joked with the audience about why he does not want to wear a bulletproof vest, after the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April witnessed an incident where a gunman interrupted.

He joked: 'Everyone looks great tonight, and I know it hasn't been easy to find shoes that match the bulletproof vest; it's a vest many didn't want to wear because they'd rather die than look 20 pounds heavier.'

Trump indicated that 'they' — apparently referring to the Secret Service — had put a bulletproof vest on him.

He said: 'I told them: "Are you sure? I'm not wearing this."' And continued: 'They said: Sir, it weighs about 21 pounds, so I said: That's not good.'

Trump then went on a lengthy talk about the event hall currently being built in the White House.

The administration had used the shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner to justify building the hall and its exorbitant cost; Trump repeated the same point tonight, saying: 'We are building something that will be amazing, and in light of what we've been through, I think people understand that.'

Regarding the rescheduling of the dinner due to what happened at the previous one, Trump joked with the audience, saying: 'Just like my presidency, the second time is always better. It's always better. And the third time will be even better.' He added: 'I'm only joking.'

Trump then turned to attacking a number of journalists by name, who had published reports criticizing him, and the list of those targeted by Trump included Kaitlan Collins and Jake Tapper from CNN, and Josh Dawsey from The Wall Street Journal.

Earlier in the evening, Trump had been forced to watch Collins and Dawsey receive journalism awards, which he said made the evening uncomfortable for him.

Trump again attacked Collins, claiming she 'doesn't smile,' and many of her colleagues quickly came to her defense.

A CNN spokesperson said: 'Kaitlan Collins is an exceptional and trusted journalist, being honored tonight for her depth of knowledge and the context she provides to audiences around the world.'

The spokesperson added: 'She delivers news daily from the White House and the field with true strength and perseverance, and she skillfully brings those reports to the anchor desk and across CNN platforms every day.'