Coverage dated August 19, 2026

Rick Scott: Trump will have to resume full war with Iran

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said President Trump will have to resume a full war with Iran days after the initial failed ceasefire deal expired. Asked if the president should follow through on his threat last month to "bomb and destroy" at least "ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT" near Tehran if the …

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  1. The Hill

    Rick Scott: Trump will have to resume full war with Iran (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday said President Trump will have to resume a full war with Iran days after the initial failed ceasefire deal expired. Asked if the president should follow through on his threat last month to "bomb and destroy" at least "ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT" near Tehran if the …

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump ‘is going to have to’ escalate Iran war: Rick Scott (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) believes President Donald Trump must escalate the U.S. war with Iran if he wants to see a decisive end to the prolonged conflict. As negotiations stalled last month amid renewed fighting, Trump threatened to bomb “one bridge or power plant” for every ship that Iran targets in …

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