# Trump threatens retaliation against Iran, calls for leaders to face war crimes trial

https://mins.news/en/item/38798

- TRT World, 2026-08-31 13:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/4b9e77f85042

> Donald Trump branded Iran’s leadership an “officially failed nation” and accused its authorities of killing protesters on a massive scale. He also threatened retaliation against Iran and called for its leaders to face a war crimes trial.

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