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Donald Trump calls Iran a "failed nation" in "total disarray" after attacks

The US president used his Truth Social platform to claim the country suffers from 300% inflation and cannot pay its police. The online comments follow a night where American and Iranian forces exchanged military attacks. Trump also accused the nation of killing more than 100,000 protesters and demanded its leaders face trials for war crimes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 14:50

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