Trump Claims Iran Faces Economic Collapse, Fails to Pay Soldiers Amid US Naval Blockade

Former President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Iran, accusing the regime of economic collapse and inability to pay its military personnel. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump attributed Iran's financial struggles to the US naval blockade and a recently implemented economic campaign that came into effect the previous evening. He stated, "The Islamic Republic of Iran, which is in the process of collapse, is not paying large portions of its military."

Trump also condemned Iran's ongoing violent crackdown on protesters, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis. He wrote, "At the same time, it is killing protesters, even when they are not protesting, on a scale never seen before. This is a massive humanitarian crisis that must be stopped, now." The post reflects Trump's continued hardline stance against Iran and underscores the escalating tensions between the two countries amid economic and political pressures.