Trump: “I Am Set to Strike Iran With Great Force Again Today”

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President Donald Trump announced that he intends to order additional powerful strikes in Iran later today. He accused Tehran of dragging its feet in negotiations and said the regime was trying to take advantage of American patience. The president of Iran responded: “We will stand firm against any pressure, threat or aggression.” Is this another threat, or are we really about to see a serious return to fighting this time?

Highest tensions in the Oval Office: US President Donald Trump issued another threat toward Iran this evening, Wednesday, saying he had ordered the American military to prepare for another powerful round of strikes expected to take place as early as today. “What do you mean they will pay a price? We’re going to hit them very hard. We hit them hard yesterday, and we’ll hit them today too,” the president said in a conversation with reporters at the White House.

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Trump claimed that Washington and Tehran were on the verge of signing a deal, but accused Iran’s leadership of deliberately wasting time. “We were very close to a deal, but they keep dragging us along and making fools of us. It took them far too long to negotiate a deal that was great for them, now they will have to pay the price,” he wrote earlier in an official statement.

In an interview with Fox News, the president added that he is considering ordering strikes on strategic targets such as power plants and bridges. According to Trump, Iran’s military capabilities have been worn down: “Much of their navy and air force no longer exists, they have been defeated completely. Iran is only talking, the bully of the Middle East is finished.”

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed his remarks, saying: “It would not be wise for Iran to challenge us. The president wants a great deal that will ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons.”

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The president tied the current escalation to the downing of the American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, an incident that led to overnight exchanges of blows. Trump revealed details of the incident: “We were very lucky. A bomb got stuck in the helicopter and did not explode. The helicopter was already burning, and the two pilots were very skilled but also very lucky.” He made clear that given the hit on the “extraordinary” aircraft, the United States has full right to respond militarily.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to the threats, saying that “vital infrastructure is the lifeline of civilian life. Threatening such infrastructure, from transportation networks to the electricity and water industries, is not a display of strength, but a sign of disconnection from the will of the people. Iran, relying on the knowledge and capabilities of its experts, and on national unity and social cohesion, will stand firm against any pressure, threat or aggression.”

At the same time, US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of paratroopers training with live fire in the Middle East, and reported the completion of a three-wave operation that struck Iranian air defense systems and radar sites threatening shipping lanes.

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As it appears so far, Tehran is refusing to be rattled by the threats. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared that “any aggression will be met with a firm and immediate response.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tried to project steadfastness alongside a desire for diplomacy: “We must move out of a state of ‘neither war nor peace.’ If they want to attack, we will not back down. Iran will not surrender.” However, the conservative newspaper Kayhan, which is close to the Supreme Leader, took a much harsher line and called for activating the “Hormuz trigger mechanism,” using control over the strait to stop the flow of global energy as leverage against sanctions.

Alongside the tensions, a Qatari mediation team arrived in Tehran today in a desperate attempt to revive contacts and prevent an escalation into full-scale war.

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Amid the flurry of statements, Trump also addressed warnings from Turkish President Erdogan regarding Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon. Trump dismissed the possibility of a clash between Israel and Turkey: “That will not happen as long as I am president. Erdogan is my friend, he respects me and I respect him. If I heard about such a threat, I would call him and make sure everything would be worked out.”

Despite the harsh tone Trump is trying to project, skeptical voices are being heard in Israel. Military commentator Noam Amir argued that the abundance of contradictory statements has eroded American deterrence: “A statement from the president no longer shakes the markets or moves anyone. That’s what happens when you make four different statements in one day.” Political commentator Tamir Morag added that “Trump is seen as unreliable in the eyes of the Iranians, and Israel and the United States are not rushing to truly escalate.”

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