Trump Claims US 'Totally Destroying' Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

Donald Trump has claimed the US is 'totally destroying Iran' while warning of escalating conflict in a post on Truth Social at 12:33am. He wrote, 'Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.' The president described military, economic, and political actions as dismantling Iran's regime.

Trump asserted that Iran's Navy and Air Force are decimated, with missiles, drones, and leaders 'wiped from the face of the earth.' He framed his role as a 47th President as avenging decades of global violence by Iranian groups. His comments came amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes in Tehran and Lebanon.

The president addressed rumors about Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, stating he believes the leader is 'still alive in some form' despite unconfirmed reports of severe injuries. Mojtaba has not publicly appeared since taking office, with a speech read on his behalf via Iranian state TV.

Iranian state media broadcasted an anti-American message from Mojtaba, vowing to avenge 'the blood of its martyrs.' However, the leader is reportedly in intensive care at Sina University Hospital, surrounded by security. Details about his condition remain unclear due to internet blackouts and restricted access.

A source in Tehran claimed Mojtaba may have lost one or two legs, suffered internal injuries, and is in a coma. His health has been managed by Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, Iran's Minister of Health, who operated during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war and survived chemical weapons exposure.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Mojtaba two days ago, according to a source. The regime appears to be functioning under Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders despite uncertainty about Mojtaba's leadership capacity.

Meanwhile, Iran-backed Hezbollah launched 200 rockets at northern Israel, killing 11 people and triggering air defenses. UN refugee agency data shows over 3 million displaced in Iran, with 759,000 internally relocated in Lebanon due to the war's impact.

Trump has vowed to 'finish the job' of destroying Iran, despite calling it 'virtually destroyed.' The US and Israel aim to eliminate Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran claims is peaceful. Pezeshkian insisted the war would end only with global recognition of Iran's rights and security guarantees.