Trump threatens Iran escalation as IRGC warns of 'long-term war'

Between September 20–21, 2026, President Trump told Fox News he was weighing options including whether to destroy Iran, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it had prepared for a "long-term war" with unused strategic weapons. Both sides escalated rhetorical threats as tensions over a potential all-out conflict mounted.

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Trump on Iran: 'My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?'

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President Trump on Sunday speculated on the future of the Iran war, asking "if and when do I blow the entire nation up?" Fox News's Trey Yingst reported that Trump is in a "deciding mode" and "that very big things are going to be happening in the not so distant future." "The president described the...

‘When do I blow entire nation up?' Trump's ultimatum after Iran warns of 'decisive war'

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President Trump warned Iran of serious consequences if it does not change course. He outlined options including destruction, economic collapse, or diplomacy with Iran. Iran's command stated any US attack would face retaliation without limitations. Iran relayed truce conditions to the US through Qatari mediators. Trump signaled openness to talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian.

Trump Sounds Eager To Escalate Iran War: 'When Do I Blow The Entire Nation Up?'

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Dear Donald, Just blow yourself up, you blown up loudmouth! Trump Sounds Eager To Escalate Iran War: 'When Do I Blow The Entire Nation Up?' www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-... The president reportedly told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst he has “very big things” in mind for the war in “the not-so-distant future.”

Stressed Trump’s stark warning on Iran: ‘If and when do I blow the entire nation up?’

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“If and when do I blow the entire nation up?” Trump’s threat against Iran invokes destruction on a staggering scale. A U.S. president openly contemplating wiping out a nation should never be normalized as ordinary war rhetoric. #Iran #Trump www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a... As wide majority of Americans think he lacks a plan to end the war, Trump returns to an old threat

🟢 @thedavidpakmanshow DT threatens Iran as death toll questions grow DT told Fox News he is in "deciding mode" and questioned "if and when do I blow the entire nation up" regarding Iran. Concurrently

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🟢 @thedavidpakmanshow DT threatens Iran as death toll questions grow DT told Fox News he is in "deciding mode" and questioned "if and when do I blow the entire nation up" regarding Iran. Concurrently, reports indicate the true U.S. military death toll connected to conflict with Iran may be 22 or 23, higher than the Pentagon's publicly listed tally of 18. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=xtfyzo-mf