Trump's claim on Monday that Iran was being “unbelievably duplicitous” in its dealings with the United States shows an unbelievable lack of empathy with his rival in Tehran who he severely injured and whose father he murdered.

 

An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders

Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.

By Michael Crowley

Michael Crowley covers the State Department and U.S. foreign policy. He has reported from nearly three dozen countries.

Aug. 4, 2026

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