Donald Trump says the US ‘gave Iran a week off’ as Tehran holds a week-long state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid rising US-Iran tensions.

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In a particularly patriotic speech at the foot of Mount Rushmore, Trump made a passing mention of the ongoing war with Iran.

US President Donald Trump, during his Mount Rushmore address, claimed his administration's pressure has crippled Iran, even granting them a "week off" for a funeral. He also…