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President Trump Declares Iran a Failed Nation and Vows Response to Recent Military Strikes

President Trump declared Iran a "Failed Nation" and officially "dead," citing a collapsing governing system, high inflation, and a lack of naval and air power. The administration announced a shift in tactics toward economic pressure, yet the president promised to hit Iran hard in response to recent missile strikes on a U.S. base in Jordan.

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Simultaneously, U.S. forces have completed a monthslong operation to clear Iranian sea mines from the international shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz. Commander Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command reported that Navy divers, SEALs, and air power were used to clear the mines, allowing commercial vessels to resume transit under U.S. protection. While the administration declared the lanes open, maritime guidance continues to classify the Strait as a "SEVERE" threat level due to the risk of drifting mines and ongoing hostile actions. The president also noted that Iran's crackdown on anti-government demonstrators has resulted in an alleged death toll of 100,000 protesters. Iranian authorities, however, reported a lower figure of 3,117 deaths, blaming the deaths on Israel-backed rioters.

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