Trump calls Iran a Failed Nation with no Navy, no Air Force
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Trump calls Iran a Failed Nation with no Navy, no Air Force

Trump says Iran is a failed nation, claims it has no navy, air force or currency, puts inflation at 300%, alleges more than 100,000 protesters killed, and demands war crimes trials.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 31, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump called Iran a failed and dead nation, claiming the country has no navy, no Air Force, no currency and leadership in total disarray. Trump made the assertions in a Truth Social post that offered no supporting documentation for the claims.