The broken-down train had been travelling at 15mph towards a depot when it derailed in June.

For now, the Trump administration can continue with a February plan for large-scale layoffs.

Daniel Dale tackled the president's most excessive falsehoods on issues including tariffs, inflation and the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.

Larijani's remarks, even if intended as a joke, will add to speculation over possible retaliation by Iran for the U.S. attacks.