Trump says he doesn’t know if Iran will ‘give up yet,’ claims they’re doing ‘very poorly’

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, September 29, 2026, after meeting with top executives of AI firms. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, September 29, 2026, after meeting with top executives of AI firms. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not know if Iran is going to “give up yet” in its war with the United States, but he cast the country as doing “very poorly.”

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