The US President described Iran's economy as being "in ruins" and claimed the regime is now too broke to pay its own police and military forces. Trump cited a leadership vacuum as his greatest challenge, noting that the removal of the nation's second tier of leaders has left it unclear who is actually running the country. He added that the US must "finish it off" as Iran's capacity to manufacture drones is expected to vanish soon.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Prepares Massive Bombing After Trump Rejects Iran Deal Goal
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US envoy Witkoff continues to engage with Tehran even though the administration's priorities have shifted toward a potential military resolution. President Donald Trump stated that achieving a formal agreement is no longer his primary objective and that he does not believe such a deal is something he wants to pursue. CNBC reports that the US is currently readying a "massive bombing" campaign to accelerate the conclusion of the seven month conflict.
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