Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals
Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals
Donald Trump has declared Iran will face significant consequences in the near future, labeling its leaders as “deranged scumbags” and expressing pride in their potential elimination. This came amid escalating hostilities across the Middle East, with residents of Tehran reporting persistent aerial assaults and the region descending into further unrest.
Escalating Conflict
Israeli and U.S. aircraft carried out multiple strikes on Tehran and other Iranian locations on Friday, intensifying the military campaign against the nation. One attack targeted a square near Tehran University, where supporters of the regime had gathered, and the area is known for housing key government structures.
“Watch what happens to these ‘deranged scumbags’ today. They’ve been killing innocent people globally for 47 years, and now, as the 47th U.S. president, I’m taking them out,” Trump tweeted.
Meanwhile, the United States Central Command claimed to have “obliterated” military sites on Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital hub for oil exports. Trump warned that oil facilities could be targeted next if Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Casualties and Civilian Impact
On Friday, the U.S. confirmed six military personnel were killed when a refueling tanker crashed in Iraq. A French soldier also perished in a drone strike by a pro-Iranian militia group. In Tehran, residents described a relentless bombardment, with one 66-year-old retiree stating, “There has not been a day without explosions since the war began.”
“The buildings are shaking… There’s rubble everywhere and people are still risking their lives to go to work,” the professor said.
A shopkeeper in central Tehran reported six explosions within an hour, adding, “These are some powerful bombs because I don’t even hear the drones any more.” She noted the constant attacks had left the city cold, with electricity unreliable and fuel shortages trapping families unable to flee.
Israel announced additional strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, claiming over 200 sites were hit in 24 hours. Meanwhile, Hezbollah and Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli positions, while Iranian forces targeted civilian infrastructure in Gulf nations. The foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, was seen navigating the city’s streets, and videos from state media showed regime officials at the scene of demonstrations.
