Published: Mar 03, 2026, 04:30 IST | Updated: Mar 03, 2026, 04:30 IST
In the escalating US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump has publicly labelled Iran as the “world’s number‑one sponsor of terror,” accusing Tehran of backing militant groups across the region and threatening global security. Trump argued that Iran’s support for proxies from Hezbollah to Hamas, along with its pursuit of missile and nuclear capabilities, justified the ongoing military campaign and strikes against Iranian targets.