President Donald Trump said Friday evening that it is unknown how many more strikes on Iran will be required, and he described the Iranians as 'tough.' The remark is the latest in a series of statements from the president tonight, following his earlier prediction that Tehran would have 'no choice but to surrender.'
President Donald Trump acknowledged Friday evening that the number of further US strikes on Iran remains uncertain, adding that the Iranians are 'tough' — a note of caution in a day of escalating rhetoric. The statement came after Trump told Fox News earlier Friday that the confrontation 'is progressing well' and that Iran would have 'no choice but to surrender.' At 19:26, a separate Trump statement predicted Iran would say 'we can't anymore' after hard strikes. The new remark, reported at the same time, appears to temper expectations of a swift resolution, while the US military campaign against Iranian targets continues.
3 developments
- DevelopingTrump tells Fox News: 'We haven't hit Iran hard enough yet'
- DevelopingTrump says US will strike Iran 'very hard' tonight, tomorrow, and the night after
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran asked him not to attack tonight, says he intends to order strong strike
- StrongTrump tells Fox News Iran will have 'no choice but to surrender'
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