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Trump has dramatic meltdown after KC-135 plane crash; Hegseth makes new claims
Trump has dramatic meltdown after KC-135 plane crash; Hegseth makes new claims on Iran Supremo
Trump has dramatic meltdown after KC-135 plane crash; Hegseth makes new claims on Iran Supremo
President Donald Trump's late-night social media posts were termed as a ‘twisted meltdown’ amid the Iran tensions
Published on: Mar 13, 2026 8:21 PM IST By Yash Nitish Bajaj Share via Copy link President Donald Trump's late-night social media posts were termed as a ‘twisted meltdown’ by the Daily Beast on Friday. The 79-year-old went on a spree after it was confirmed that all six crew members of a KC-135 military refueling plane that crashed in Iraq have died. The incident is under investigation. US Central Command stated that the crash is not believed to have been the result of hostile or friendly fire. Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a Women's Month History event in the East Room of the White House (AFP) In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the US is ‘totally destroying the terrorist regime in Iran’, further adding that it is a ‘great honor’ to be ‘killing’ members of the Iranian regime. FOLLOW: US Iran war live updates: US warns of 'highest volume of strikes'; Iran Prez joins march in defiance “We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time - Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,” Trump warned. “They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so!” At around 00:33 AM local time on Friday, Trump claimed: “Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth.”Trump triggered by media reports
The Daily Beast further reported that Trump appeared to be triggered by reporting about the ‘rising costs of the conflict’. His administration is also under scrutiny over the US involvement in the strike on an girls' elementary school in Minabl. The matter is still under investigation. Trump even slammed The New York Times after reporter Shawn McCreesh asked him on Tuesday about the strike. Read More: Iran's President, top leaders march in Tehran as bombs fall: ‘Trump does not understand us’ | Videos “You just suggested that Iran somehow got its hands on a Tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school on the first day of the war,” McCreesh said to Trump. “But you’re the only person in your government saying this. Even your Defense Secretary wouldn’t say that, when he was asked, standing over your shoulder, on your plane, on Saturday. Why are you the only person saying this?” Trump angrily replied: “I just don’t know enough about it. I think it’s something that I was told is under investigation.” “We are totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran, militarily, economically, and otherwise, yet, if you read the Failing New York Times, you would incorrectly think that we are not winning," Trump said on Truth Social.Pete Hegseth makes new claims about Iran's Supreme Leader
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’. He confirmed reports about Ali Khamenei's son being injured on the first day of the conflict. “Iran’s leadership is in no better shape, desperate and hiding. They’ve gone underground, cowering. That’s what rats do. We know the new so-called not-so supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured,” Hegseth told reporters. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Yash Nitish Bajaj Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More Iran Donald Trump Us News Us Top News Iraq Mojtaba Khamenei Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026. News / World News / Us News / Trump Has Dramatic Meltdown After KC-135 Plane Crash; Hegseth Makes New Claims On Iran Supremo See LessPresident Donald Trump's late-night social media posts were termed as a ‘twisted meltdown’ by the Daily Beast on Friday. The 79-year-old went on a spree after it was confirmed that all six crew members of a KC-135 military refueling plane that crashed in Iraq have died. The incident is under investigation. US Central Command stated that the crash is not believed to have been the result of hostile or friendly fire.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the US is ‘totally destroying the terrorist regime in Iran’, further adding that it is a ‘great honor’ to be ‘killing’ members of the Iranian regime.
FOLLOW: US Iran war live updates: US warns of 'highest volume of strikes'; Iran Prez joins march in defiance
“We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time - Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,” Trump warned.
“They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so!”
At around 00:33 AM local time on Friday, Trump claimed: “Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth.”
Trump even slammed The New York Times after reporter Shawn McCreesh asked him on Tuesday about the strike.
Read More: Iran's President, top leaders march in Tehran as bombs fall: ‘Trump does not understand us’ | Videos
“You just suggested that Iran somehow got its hands on a Tomahawk and bombed its own elementary school on the first day of the war,” McCreesh said to Trump.
“But you’re the only person in your government saying this. Even your Defense Secretary wouldn’t say that, when he was asked, standing over your shoulder, on your plane, on Saturday. Why are you the only person saying this?”
Trump angrily replied: “I just don’t know enough about it. I think it’s something that I was told is under investigation.”
“We are totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran, militarily, economically, and otherwise, yet, if you read the Failing New York Times, you would incorrectly think that we are not winning," Trump said on Truth Social.
“Iran’s leadership is in no better shape, desperate and hiding. They’ve gone underground, cowering. That’s what rats do. We know the new so-called not-so supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured,” Hegseth told reporters.
Source: HindustanTimes
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