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Donald Trump 'rated' Iran conflict out of ten leaving people in disbelief

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Published 17:26 5 Mar 2026 GMT

Donald Trump 'rated' Iran conflict out of ten leaving people in disbelief

Donald Trump has raised eyebrows with his comments about the conflict

Jen Thomas

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Donald Trump has ruffled feathers with comments he has made about the ongoing conflict in Iran, following the missile strikes by the US and Israel.

The President was speaking at the White House when he 'rated' the war out of 10, as well as calling it 'exciting'.

Critics have slammed Trump for his remarks, calling it 'abhorrent' to 'rate' the unrest, as well as appearing to be excited about it.

The US launched strikes on Iran on February 28, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Iran has retaliated with drone strikes on hotels in Dubai, as well as airports and the US consulate.

Airports have been closed and thousands of flights grounded, leaving people stranded abroad.

The strikes from the US and Israel has lead to retaliatory attacks from Iran (AFP via Getty Images)
The strikes from the US and Israel has lead to retaliatory attacks from Iran (AFP via Getty Images)

Trump rated the conflict '15' out of 10.

Trump said: “These are exciting times … We’re doing very well on the war front, to put it mildly I would say. Somebody said on a scale of 10, where would you rate it? I said, about a 15.”

"We're in a very strong position now, and their leadership is just rapidly going. Everybody that seems to want to be a leader, they end up dead."

He also said that Tehran's arsenal was being 'wiped out rapidly.'

People have hit out at his comments, saying it is inappropriate to be excited about a war.

His comments contrast with when House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted: “We’re not at war right now, we’re four days into a very specific, clear mission and operation," however Trump referred to the 'war front'.

“This is real life, not a board game” someone argued.

“Craven bloodthirsty ghouls," argued another.

One echoed: “To use the term ‘exciting’ when people are dying is beyond abhorrent. America, when are you going to get rid of this evil, evil lump of depravity!”

“The family of the dead probably think it’s not a 15, just guessing,” someone else added.

It comes days after people criticised Trump for another comment he made after announcing the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Trump told ABC News on Sunday night: "I got him before he got me. They tried twice. Well, I got him first."

It is believed he was referring to an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign.

A senior White House administration official allegedly told The Washington Post: “There are a million reasons to eliminate terrorists like Ayatollah Khamenei. His plots to assassinate President Trump are just one reason.”

One critic wrote:"So the country is fighting his personal battle now?" and "Of course it's all about him."

"It is always about him feeling wronged. The whole world must burn because this insecure man baby got his feelers hurt and can’t accept most of the world hate him," accused another commenter on X.

Featured Image Credit: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Topics: Iran, Israel, Donald Trump, US News, Politics

Jen Thomas
Jen Thomas

Jen Thomas is a freelance journalist and radio presenter for Magic Radio and Planet Rock, specialising in music and entertainment writing.

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