12.08.2026 18:20
US President Donald Trump drew attention not only with his harsh statements towards Iran but also with a phrase he used. Arguing that Iran's military power and economic capacity have largely collapsed, Trump said, "The bully of the Middle East is gone. Thank God," while it was notable that the US President chose the phrase "Thank God," which is commonly used especially in Muslim societies.
US President Donald Trump used striking language regarding Iran in his latest post on his Truth Social account. Trump, who argued that the control over the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the US, claimed that Iran's military capacity has largely been eliminated.
In his post, Trump stated that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and expressed that this control will be maintained. Trump, who said that the naval blockade implemented by the US is described as a "steel wall," argued that Iran is not in a position to counter this.
Trump, claiming that Iran's navy and air force do not exist, also alleged that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has suffered heavy losses and retreated.
The US President also used harsh words regarding the economic situation in Iran. Trump, who claimed that Iran has no money and that inflation in the country has reached 300 percent, argued that the economic picture has worsened further.
"THE BULLY OF THE MIDDLE EAST IS GONE"
At the end of his post, Trump used a striking expression regarding Iran.
Trump's words, "The bully of the Middle East is gone. Thank God," found wide resonance on social media.
It became a matter of debate in what sense Trump used the expression "Iran is no more." The post raised new questions about whether the US President was referring to Iran's military power or its current administration.
On the other hand, since "Thank God" is a common expression of gratitude, especially in Muslim societies, Trump's use of this expression at the end of a harsh political and military statement regarding Iran drew attention.