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Trump Threatens 'Hard' Response to Attacks on US Forces in Iran
Donald Trump accused Iran of being a 'failed nation' and vowed a 'hard' response to attacks on US forces. He reiterated claims of Iran's military destruction and denied its nuclear ambitions. The statements came amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
On August 31, 2026, Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Iran, calling it a 'failed nation' and stating it is 'dead.' He warned of a 'hard' response to any attacks on US forces in the region. The remarks were reported by Hindustan Times. Separately, Asian News International reported that Trump reiterated claims of Iran's military destruction and asserted that 'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.'
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WireAsian News InternationalSep 1, 01:44 AM
Trump reiterates claims of Iran's military destruction, says "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon" - aninews.inTrump reiterates claims of Iran's military destruction, says "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon" aninews.in
IndependentHindustan TimesAug 31, 06:54 PM
‘Iran a failed nation…it is dead’: Trump threatens ‘hard’ response to attacks on US forces | World News - Hindustan Times‘Iran a failed nation…it is dead’: Trump threatens ‘hard’ response to attacks on US forces | World News Hindustan Times