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Trump Threatens to ‘Wipe Out’ Iran in Latest Rant

Iran said it is preparing for possible air strikes and retaliation as U.S. officials warn the conflict could last through 2029.

  • On Monday, September 21, 2026, Donald Trump warned he could "blow the entire nation up" if Iran fails to meet his demands, raising fears of escalated conflict in the region.
  • Houthis seized the Red Sea coastline and Bab al-Mandeb Strait this month, launching a drone and missile barrage at Saudi Arabia on Saturday that marked a significant escalation in the conflict.
  • The State Department issued a security alert for American citizens in the Middle East, while Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the conflict could extend through January 2029.
  • Trump said he was "probably" open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly beginning Tuesday, signaling potential diplomatic engagement amid tensions.
  • Iran warned of "painful strikes" against American bases and allies on Sunday after military command received intelligence of potential coordinated action, threatening sustained responses against regional interests.
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Trump threatens to ‘wipe out’ Iran in latest rant

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Trump's threats shouldn't be taken literally, he's already defeated Iran many times, a statement such as that made by Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov.

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Quotidiano Nazionale broke the news in Bologna, Italy on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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