President Donald Trump on Monday declared Iran a "failed nation" and "dead" in the wake of the months-long American assault and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The war began in late February with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump has sought a commitment from Tehran to never possess a nuclear weapon, though the regime has been unwilling to agree to his terms.

"Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD! They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are not paying their soldiers or police, Inflation is at 300%, and their leadership is in total disarray and incapable of properly representing the country," he posted on Truth Social. "The only thing they have is FAKE NEWS from the USA, a willingness to kill their protesters (now over 100,000 people dead. They must be tried for war crimes against humanity!), and a good line of 'BULLSHIT.'"

The conflict has seen action on multiple fronts, including in the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed Houthis have resumed their interdiction of commercial ships. Other conflict zones include Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan, and Iraq.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.