Top News | Iran Accuses Trump Allies of ‘Fascist Mindset’ Akin to Hitler
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ■ Today's Top News Iran Accuses Trump Allies of 'Fascist Mindset' Akin to Hitler for Invoking Ancient Empires to Justify Aggression "Even though the US has no ancient empire, it now claims to represent the 'West' and uses European history to justify its brutal military aggression on the Iranian nation," said a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry. By Stephen Prager As President Donald Trump and his allies invoke the conquests of ancient empires to justify waging war across the Middle East, a leading Iranian diplomat says they have adopted a “fascist mindset.” “Even though the US has no ancient empire, it now claims to represent the ‘West’ and uses European history to justify its brutal military aggression on the Iranian nation,” wrote Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a post to social media Tuesday. RECOMMENDED... As Trump Prepares Iran Ground Assault, Expert Warns He’...