President Donald Trump responded to criticism from Iran regarding an alleged United States strike on a desalination plant by condemning Iran’s leadership and accusing it of supporting violent acts. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described Iran’s regime as among the most evil in the world and referenced atrocities committed during the October 7 attack.

Trump cited reports of extreme violence, including claims that babies were beheaded and women were killed, while appearing to conflate Iran with Hamas, the group responsible for the October 7 assault. He dismissed Iran’s complaints about damage to a desalination facility, saying he was unaware of such an incident and instead criticized Iran’s broader actions over decades.

Early reports following the October 7 attack included allegations that babies had been beheaded, though these claims were not verified by Israeli authorities.