Mideast live: Trump claims Iran is ‘completely collapsing’ as US readies new sanctions

France 24·August 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran is "completely collapsing" in a message posted on social media just hours before the US was set to announce details of new sanctions against Tehran. Iran’s foreign ministry has warned that Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions, including measures against countries cooperating with Washington. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Mideast live: Trump claims Iran is ‘completely collapsing’ as US readies new sanctions

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