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Trump Says 'Honor' to Be Killing Iranian Military

Trump declared dismantling Iran's military and leadership a priority, claiming unparalleled U.S. firepower and framing it as a prolonged campaign against terrorism.

  • President Donald Trump wrote on his social platform Friday that it is a 'great honor' to kill members of Iran's ruling regime, asserting the U.S. is 'totally destroying' Iran militarily with 'unparalleled firepower' and 'unlimited ammunition'.
  • The long-running U.S.-Iran standoff dates to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with U.S. officials alleging Tehran backs armed groups across the region.
  • Early on Mar 13, 2026, a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq with rescue efforts under way while the other plane landed safely, U.S. Central Command said two aircraft were involved.
  • U.S. officials said the crash did not involve enemy or friendly fire, and the U.S. military has not yet identified the individuals involved as the investigation continues.
  • Observers note the remarks are among Trump's most aggressive in recent weeks, raising regional escalation risk, as he called Iran's leaders 'deranged scumbags.
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Trump says 'honor' to be killing Iranian military

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Donald Trump is completely escalated on social media. On Truth Social, he made a martial threat to the Iranian regime, which is frantic with hatred and contempt. It's words that make you afraid of what comes next.

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