On August 31, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Iran is a "failed nation" with 300% inflation, over 100,000 dead protesters, and a leadership in total disarray.
In the repost, Trump wrote: "Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD! They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are not paying their soldiers or police, Inflation is at 300%, and their leadership is in total disarray and incapable of properly representing the country." He further claimed that the only things Iran retains are "FAKE NEWS from the USA, a willingness to kill their protesters (now over 100,000 people dead. They must be tried for war crimes against humanity!), and a good line of 'BULLSHIT.'"
Trump concluded the post with "Thank you for your attention to this matter!" The remarks reflect his ongoing criticism of the Iranian government, though no specific evidence was provided.