TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his rhetoric against Iran to a new pitch, appearing to endorse the idea of eliminating Iranian leaders who oppose a deal, two weeks after he threatened to annihilate a civilisation --- even as he doubled down on claims of US military dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
In a series of posts that blended dark threats, bravado, and exhortation, Trump portrayed Iran as internally fractured and militarily weakened, while signaling a readiness to intensify US action if Tehran does not come to the negotiating table. He also reposted a clip from a commentator that recommended killing Iranian leaders who oppose the deal and destroying Kharg island, from where Iran exports 90 percent of its energy.
