US President Donald Trump has described Iran as a “failed nation” amid a fresh escalation between Washington and Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran’s military, economy and leadership were collapsing.
Trump said, “Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD! They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are not paying their soldiers or police, Inflation is at 300%, and their leadership is in total disarray and incapable of properly representing the country.”
He also accused Iranian authorities of killing protesters and said, “The only thing they have is FAKE NEWS from the USA, a willingness to kill their protesters (now over 100,000 people dead,” adding, “Iran must be tried for war crimes against humanity!), and a good line of ‘B****T’.”
His remarks followed Iran’s attacks on US military targets after Washington carried out what it called “limited, precise action” against IRGC minelaying forces on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan and the UAE and claimed heavy damage, while Jordan reported intercepting eight missiles. Iran also claimed a US drone was shot down. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not want a wider war but will respond to US strikes.
