Iran war marks ‘beginning of a new country’, says Donald Trump

The US president’s comments at a press conference in Florida seemed to suggest Washington might be engaged in the building of a new Iran

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 - 22:50

Associated Press reporters

Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran is “very complete” but it is also “the beginning” of “a new country”.

The US president’s comments at a press conference in Florida seemed to suggest Washington might be engaged in the building of a new Iran.

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