Trump Claims Iran Rejected Agreement Before Attacks, Says US Responded Strongly

During a meeting with Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, US President Donald Trump addressed recent attacks involving Iran. Trump stated that the US had reached a finalized agreement with Iran just two days prior, but Iran suddenly rejected it. He said, "Something in the agreement did not appeal to them, and they could not agree to it, so they fired first." Trump described Iran as "very tough people" and criticized their decision to initiate the attacks, calling it a "big mistake." He added that since then, the US has been striking Iran with significant force.