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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET

President Trump declares stranglehold on Iran: 'praise be to Allah'

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The American Conservative. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump touted a stranglehold on Iran and used the phrase 'praise be to Allah' in remarks about the country. Commentary also discussed how Trump might address ongoing tensions with Iran.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 17 hr ago, when The American Conservative reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Breitbart.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Breitbart 2 hr ago
Trump Touts Stranglehold on Iran: ‘Praise Be to Allah!’
The American Conservative 17 hr ago
How Trump Can Break the Iran Logjam

Coverage timeline

Aug 12, 12:07 AM ET
17 hr ago
The American Conservative
How Trump Can Break the Iran Logjam
Aug 12, 2:26 PM ET
2 hr ago
Breitbart
Trump Touts Stranglehold on Iran: ‘Praise Be to Allah!’
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