Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals

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The Guardian - US 3 weeks ago • theguardian.com

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth attacks media over war coverage as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scumbags’

Defense secretary offers alternative TV headlines to reporters to more favourably reflect US military campaign in Iran – key US politics stories from 13 March 2026Pete Hegseth has used a press conference at the Pentagon…

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The Guardian - UK 3 weeks ago • theguardian.com

Trump calls Iran leaders ‘deranged scumbags’ as Middle East violence spirals

Tehran residents report relentless bombing with US and Israeli planes launching wave of attacks Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said Iran will be hit “very hard” in the coming days, describing leaders o…

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