Full Rewritten Article (English, ~36In a sharp and provocative speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, President Donald Trump made a clear but indirect reference to Iran.
Kabul 24: He claimed that a once-powerful “terrifying regime” which repeatedly attacked America has been toppled, with its former leaders removed and the country now run by a “gay dictator” facing internal divisions.
Addressing a room packed with journalists, Trump said: “While I have all of you press folks here in one place, I must say we have tremendous accomplishments the media never talks about.
For example, under my administration, a regime that was once feared and powerful, constantly attacking America, has finally been toppled. Their former leaders are gone, and now it’s being run by a gay dictator struggling with internal conflicts.”
The comments build on Trump’s earlier claims that the CIA informed him Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay — a statement that drew widespread attention and controversy.
Trump had previously suggested this could put the new leader at a “bad start” in a conservative country with harsh laws against homosexuality.
During the speech, Trump also highlighted U.S. military successes against Iran, noting the near-destruction of its navy and air force, and said Tehran is now interested in negotiations but remains under heavy pressure.
He reiterated that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.The remarks reflect the administration’s continued maximum-pressure approach toward Iran following recent conflicts.
While Trump framed the developments as major unreported victories, critics called the language inflammatory and unverified. Supporters, however, praised it as typical straight-talk from the president.
The high-profile dinner, delayed from April due to a shooting incident, gave Trump a platform to blend humor, media criticism, and strong foreign policy messaging.
His comments on Iran underscored his strategy of combining military action, economic pressure, and public rhetoric to weaken adversaries.
Overall, Trump’s speech reinforced his image as a decisive leader unwilling to shy away from controversial statements on the world stage.
