Event Brief
Trump orders new round of strikes after calling Iran leaders scum
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Summary: Trump ordered a new round of strikes after calling Iranian leaders “scum,” saying any action would end quickly.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Ordered a new round of strikes and previewed the attack; suggested the U.S. may reimpose a naval blockade.
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump ordered the strikes after calling Iranian leaders “scum.”
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