Trump Threatens Further Strikes on Iran, Condemns Regime as 'Cancer'

US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against the Iranian regime on Wednesday, threatening additional military strikes and harshly criticizing Tehran's leadership. Speaking at the NATO summit, Trump said the United States might launch more attacks on Iran as soon as that night, following recent US military actions against the Ayatollahs' regime. "There is something wrong with the Iranians, they behave very badly," Trump stated, hinting at possible operations that could temporarily raise oil prices.

Trump described the Iranian leadership as "villains" and expressed strong personal animosity, saying, "I hate them, nobody likes them," and warned against allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. He accused Iran of targeting him personally for assassination over the years, calling himself their "number one" target. Trump emphasized the need to "eradicate the cancer" of the regime, claiming the US has already eliminated key leadership figures and must continue to do so.

In response to Trump's threats, a US official warned that the United States might close the Strait of Hormuz if Iran attacks again. Iranian state media reported that Tehran is preparing to close the strategic waterway. Trump declared that the Iran nuclear deal is "dead" and that negotiating with Iran is a waste of time, signaling a hardening stance against the regime.

These statements come amid heightened tensions following recent US strikes on Iranian targets, reflecting a significant escalation in hostile rhetoric and potential military action against Iran.