Befuddled Trump says US fired missiles at ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ in latest gaffe

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JUST IN: President Trump says the Islamic Republic of Japan attacked a US aircraft carrier with 11 missiles.@BRICSNews

Trump's major blunder as he claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ shot missiles at US vessel

Donald Trump is attending the NATO summit.

In Nato summit gaffe, Trump says ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US ship

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said “the Islamic Republic of Japan” fired missiles at a US aircraft carrier, apparently confusing long-time ally Japan with Iran. Trump made the remark during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Turkish capital Ankara on the sidelines of a Nato summit. “We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” Trump said. He went on to say that the missiles were shot at the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln over a period of one...

Trump signals possible fresh US strikes against Iran

Trump appeared to misspeak while discussing Iran, mistakenly referring to the country as the Islamic Republic of Japan The post Trump signals possible fresh US strikes against Iran appeared first on BOL News.

Is Trump okay? US President's ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ remark sparks uproar, health concerns: ‘He’s gonna bomb…’

Trump incorrectly stated that “Islamic Republic of Japan” attacked a US carrier, seemingly confusing it with Iran.

Trump's mind-boggling gaffe attacks 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

President Donald Trump made a remarkable gaffe Wednesday when trying to name the Islamic Republic of Iran, melding the Middle East country’s name with that of another country far-divorced from the conflict.Trump was meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday in Turkey for the NATO summit, and moments after insulting Zelenskyy directly to his face – an insult that was met with a cold stare – Trump recalled recent attacks he claimed were thwarted by the United States, attacks that presumably came from Iran.“I told this story yesterday: we had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” Trump said, an almost-certain attempt to reference the Islamic Republic of Iran. “They were shot at the aircraft carrier!”Trump: We had 11 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan pic.twitter.com/FUOFLVZiKh— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 8, 2026

Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump threat

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that our armed forces are ready to respond. The post Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump threat appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’

President Donald Trump issued his most explosive threat yet against Tehran, warning the Islamic Republic would “no longer exist” if the United States is forced to resume the war after accusing Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came as US forces launched a new wave [] The post Trump’s ultimatum: ‘Iran will cease to exist’ appeared first on World Israel News.

'It Won’t be Tough to Finish The Job': Trump Threatens to Strike Iran if Deal Not Reached | Dawn

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch military strikes against Iran if negotiations fail to produce a new agreement. Speaking amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, Trump said it "won't be tough to finish the job," underscoring Washington's hardline stance on Iran's nuclear program and regional activities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #iran #middleeast #nucleardeal #usiran #geopolitics #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

"Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response

Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!'He also shared an image of the aftermath of US strikes in Chabahar, I

Donald Trump mistakenly claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US ship

A new country has entered the global stage Donald Trump has made just the latest in a string of dozy mistakes today when he accidently said the “Islamic Republic of Japan” fired missiles at a US aircraft carrier. Obviously, what the 80-year-old president was meant to say was Iran, but made the easily done mistake []

'They're cuckoo' | Trump on Iran: 'We'll probably hit them again tonight'

US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.

‘Islamist fanatic’ Iranian regime not prepared to give up its nuclear ambitions

Former Labor MP Michael Danby doesn't believe the Iranian regime is prepared to give up its nuclear ambitions. ​“Because it is an Islamist fanatic regime that believes in the coming of the Mahdi,” Mr Danby told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. ​“Oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz; it seems to be a managed conflict at the moment. ​“The enriched uranium for the 11 atomic bombs that they wanted to build is entombed in Isfahan. ​“With American satellites, President Trump and JD Vance have said they have eyes on it all the time.”

Live updates: Trump escalates Iran tensions over death threat; Houston to probe ICE shooting

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran late Friday, after the Islamic Republic reportedly plotted an assassination attempt against him. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the U.S. has missiles “Locked and Loaded” and aimed at Iran, should the regime act on its death threats. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has...

AS serang Iran selepas kapal komersial ditembak

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump mengarahkan serangan udara baharu ke atas Iran pada Sabtu selepas Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC) menyerang sebuah kapal komersial yang sedang melalui Selat Hormuz, menurut kenyataan tentera AS. Markas Pusat AS (CENTCOM) berkata, kapal kontena M/V GFS Galaxy, yang belayar di bawah bendera Cyprus, tidak dapat meneruskan pelayarannya ... Read more The post AS serang Iran selepas kapal komersial ditembak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 missiles’ over alleged assassination plot

WASHINGTON, July 11 (YPA) –US President Donald Trump threatened late Friday into Saturday that the United States would “completely destroy” Iran if it attempted to assassinate him or succeeded in doing so. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “There are 1,000 missiles ready to launch and aimed at the Islamic Republic []

Trump Mislabels Japan as “Islamic Republic” in NATO Summit Remarks

(NaturalNews) U.S. President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Japan as the Islamic Republic during an impromptu news conference at the North Atlantic Treaty Or...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after striking vessel using ‘unauthorised route’

Trump’s warning of massive retaliation and fresh strikes in Iran heightened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route

'They're scum, the deal is over': Trump rages, US strikes 80 targets in Iran over attacks on tankers in Hormuz Strait

'They're scum, the deal is over': Trump rages, US strikes 80 targets in Iran over attacks on tankers in Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump Warns Iran of Fresh Strikes After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over' (Watch Video)

Speaking from Washington, the US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning of direct military action, stating the United States is prepared to 'hit them hard' if Tehran continues its current actions in the region. The sudden shift in rhetoric has significantly heightened geopolitical tensions and prompted mixed reactions across the Middle East.

Trump vows to decimate Iran if it carries out assassination plot

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military would “completely decimate and destroy all areas” of the Islamic Republic if its leaders attempted or carried out his assassination. The president’s message, in a ...

Khamenei vows to ‘avenge’ his father, Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran

Trump warned that “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran” if the government acts on its threat to assassinate him. The post Khamenei vows to ‘avenge’ his father, Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran appeared first on MS NOW.

Trump confuses Iran with Japan in gaffe-heavy press conference

Donald Trump confused Iran with Japan in a gaffe-laden press conference.

From 'Islamic Republic of Japan' to 'Leon' Musk: List of Trump's latest verbal mix-ups

From 'Islamic Republic of Japan' to 'Leon' Musk: List of Trump's latest verbal mix-ups

Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat

Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that our armed forces are ready to respond. Don't they think that if their threats had any effect, they would not have reached today's state of desperation? We do not take American threats into account, said Ghalibaf, after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran over its support for Hezbollah. They would do better to be careful with their statements; our armed forces are ready to respond to them in a different manner. No matter what they say, we are the ones who act. Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (R) arrives at the Burgenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne on 21 June 2026. (AFP)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns US Against Future Strikes in First Statement Since Ceasefire

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States against future military strikes in his first statement since the June 17 ceasefire, notably without mentioning the deal or the ongoing negotiations in Switzerland — revealing the gap between Tehran's diplomatic track and its Supreme Leader's position.

Iran war: Trump says US strike after attack on Strait of Hormuz ship due to ceasefire violation

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iranians of violating a ceasefire agreement by striking a cargo ship, and the United States has responded with airstrikes. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/06/26/us-strikes-iran-strait-of-hormuz/90715201007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

CENTCOM launches second wave of retaliatory strikes on Iran as Trump warns US may 'complete the job'

President Donald Trump is threatening to re-escalate U.S. attacks on Iran after the regime in Tehran continued attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched strikes against both Kuwait and Bahrain this weekend, leading to condemnations from both Arab neighbors. Israel and Lebanon agreed to the framework of a deal that would see the IDF withdraw from Southern Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only withdraw if the Lebanese army deploys against Hezbollah.

US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran again after saying an initial ceasefire deal with the Islamic Republic was over. Trump issued the threat on Wednesday while speaking on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey, slamming Iranian officials for what he described as not sticking to the deals they negotiated. He warned [] US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump

Trump’s Iran Threats Undercut His Own Peace Talks

Donald Trump reportedly issued a series of unhinged threats against Iran just as JD Vance was engaged in sensitive negotiations in Switzerland, raising fresh questions about whether the administration is undermining its own diplomacy. Meanwhile, the battalion linked to the killing of Hind Rajab has reportedly suffered major losses in South Lebanon, and the official Trump White House account stunned observers by publicly mocking Batya Ungar-Sargon for attacking the Iran deal. Elsewhere, Trump is reportedly venting frustrations over problems with his reflecting pool project, a massive cold-storage facility fire has erupted in Los Angeles, and a U.S. operation targeting an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific left two people dead and six survivors rescued. SUBSCRIBE today ☞ https://go.tyt.com/subscribetoday Become a Member to Support Our Work: https://go.tyt.com/membership

Trump’s ‘unhinged’ phone call to foreign leader leaves critics stunned: ‘Brazenly illegal’

President Donald Trump’s account of a phone call he says he had with Iranian officials, in which he reportedly threatened to wipe out their country, take over the Strait of Hormuz, and more, has set off a wave of disbelief, ridicule, and alarm across the political spectrum. The threats were relayed by Fox News correspondent []

US officials believed Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators amid peace talks - report

According to the report, US officials were particularly concerned that Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would be targeted.