‘Don’t want to deal with Iranians anymore, they’re scum’: What Trump said on Iran

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called the Iranian leadership “scum” and “sick people” and said that recent attacks by Tehran on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz suggested the end of the ceasefire. During an interaction with the press at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, the US President threatened Iran again with large-scale military strikes tonight, but added that the latest round of fighting between the two nations would not result in “long-term” military action. . @POTUS : “I’m number one on the kill list for Iran… but I don’t really care because I’m doing my job, and I’m doing it, I hope, better than anybody’s ever done it.” 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/P47VkauTnq — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 8, 2026 . @POTUS on what changed with Iran: “I think more than anything else is I got to know them — and I’m not sure I want to make a deal with them. Let’s just finish the job.” pic.twitter.com/ld7uxNV9m8 — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 8, 2026 The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...