President Donald Trump said Iran's military is a "total and complete mess" and that its navy and air force "no longer even exist — they were completely defeated." In a statement on social media, Trump declared that "the bully of the Middle East is dead," criticized Tehran for stalling negotiations, and said Iran will now "pay the price." The remarks follow overnight US strikes on southern Iran and ongoing diplomatic talks.
01 · How it developed
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02 · Source and signal
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