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Trump takes a break from posting footage of Iran bombings to show off latest tacky additions to West Wing

President Donald Trump promotes new White House signage and maple trees on Truth Social as resumption of hostilities with Tehran brings second night of heavy bombing
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Disclose.tv
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump: "There may be a big attack tonight [on Iran].
NOW - Trump: There may be a big attack tonight [on Iran]. And it will knock-out a lot of stuff.@disclosetv
9 News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Donald Trump announces bloody plan if he is assassinated | 9 News Australia
Donald Trump has claimed he left instructions to escalate bombing of Iran in the event if he is assassinated, after reports emerged that Israel had told him that Iran was plotting to kill him. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
USA TODAY
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'
Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, with Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid renewed hostilities. 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/ #Iran #MiddleEast #Military
Arab Times Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Shares Video of Bandar Abbas Strikes as Iran Vows 'Harsh Response' to US Attacks
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, Jul 8: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared video footage on Truth Social showing explosions and strikes in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, following a new w...
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says the US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night
President Trump threatened to attack Iran again after saying an initial ceasefire deal with the Islamic Republic was 'over,' though he has not made clear whether Washington would be returning to full-on war with Iran. #News #Trump #USA #Iran #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wrTCEk 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Aftermath of US strikes in Bushehr, Iran.
JUST IN: Aftermath of US strikes in Bushehr, Iran.@BRICSNews
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Related coverage for "Trump takes a break from posting footage of Iran bombings to show off latest tacky additions to West Wing": Disclose.tv — [Video] NOW - Trump: "There may be a big attack tonight [on Iran].. 9 News Australia — Donald Trump announces bloody plan if he is assassinated | 9 News Australia. USA TODAY — Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'. Arab Times Online — Trump Shares Video of Bandar Abbas Strikes as Iran Vows 'Harsh Response' to US Attacks. Reuters — Trump says the US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night. BRICS News — [Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 🇺🇸 Aftermath of US strikes in Bushehr, Iran.