VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-26
“the failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, while at the same time killing protesters, even when they are not protesting, at levels not seen before.”
President Trump · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
President Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the failing Islamic Republic is not paying its military while killing protesters.
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