Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens
Trump says Iran is ‘failing badly’ as conflict in Yemen widens US President Donald Trump on Friday left open the possibility of further military action against Iran as fighting intensifies in Yemen and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have led to a renewed offensive. Asked why possible US military action against Iran might be delayed until after the 3 November midterm elections rather than carried…
On 9 October 2026, US President Donald Trump suggested Iran was "failing badly" amid the escalating conflict in Yemen, hinting at the potential for additional military action against the country. The widening Yemeni conflict and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia prompted Washington to consider further military intervention. At a press briefing, Trump stated that Iran's military had been defeated, with no navy or air force, and the nation facing triple-digit inflation.
"They have no navy, they have no air force. They have 300 percent inflation and, uh, Iran is in very bad shape," Trump remarked. The US and Israel initiated their war against Iran on 28 February 2026, with Tehran retaliating through missile and drone strikes across the region. The disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about global energy supplies.
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