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Iran struggling to pay military salaries: Trump

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is facing a severe economic crisis. He said the Iranian government cannot pay salaries across most military institutions. Trump made the remarks in a statement issued from Washington on Tuesday. According to Trump, Iran’s financial problems have reached a serious level. He said the situation requires […]

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is facing a severe economic crisis. According to Trump, Iran's financial problems have reached a serious level, with the government struggling to pay salaries across most military institutions.

The claims were made in a statement issued from Washington on Tuesday. No further details were provided about the extent of Iran's financial difficulties.

There was no comment from Iranian officials on Trump's claims. Meanwhile, Trump also mentioned that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, and warned that any ship or boat placing new mines would be destroyed.

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