Trump ‘is going to have to’ escalate Iran war: Rick Scott

Published August 19, 2026 10:18am ET | Updated August 19, 2026 10:18am ET



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 the Strait of Hormuz. Scott said Trump should follow through on the message.

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