Trump mocks Iran's leadership confusion
President Trump says Iran has 'no idea who their leader is' and is 'all messed up' trying to figure out who can speak for the country.

President Trump says Iran has 'no idea who their leader is' and is 'all messed up' trying to figure out who can speak for the country.

Trump elaborated on the nature of the infighting, specifying it is between 'Hardliners' losing on the battlefield and 'Moderates' who are gaining respect.
Trump added specific commentary on the factions, stating hardliners are 'losing BADLY on the battlefield' and moderates are 'gaining respect.'
Trump explicitly linked the reported infighting to the failure to reach a deal.
Trump added a new claim that the US Navy has total control of the Strait of Hormuz and is sealing it until Iran makes a deal.
Trump posted on Twitter mocking Iran's leadership infighting, repeating similar themes from his Truth Social post.
Trump issued a new, more specific order for the US Navy to shoot down and sink any vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and to intensify mine-clearing operations.
Trump provided new quotes, stating Iran has 'no idea who their leader is' and is 'all messed up,' with a 'hard time figuring out who the hell can speak for the country.'