President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is a 'dangerous, sick people' and a 'cancer that must be cut off,' and that he believes the ceasefire and memorandum of understanding with Iran are over. Trump also claimed Iran attempted to assassinate him, according to reports.
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Wednesday, claiming that Iran attempted to assassinate him and describing the country as "dangerous, sick people" and a "cancer." He also stated that the ceasefire and memorandum of understanding with Iran are over. "Instead of sitting and talking, they shoot at ships," Trump said, according to reports.
The comments mark the latest in a series of statements from Trump on Wednesday morning. At 11:18 Jerusalem, Trump first declared the ceasefire with Iran over, and shortly after said he does not want to do business with Iran, calling them "sick people," as The Zioneer reported. An earlier report from Amit Segal (N12) at 11:19 Jerusalem also quoted Trump saying the MOU is dead. The new remarks add the unsubstantiated claim that Iran attempted to assassinate him.
The verbal escalation follows a period of heightened tensions. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, Trump had vowed "very heavy" strikes on Iran, and on June 11 he claimed that Iran had requested a halt to U.S. bombings. The U.S. military denied that any American warship had been hit, and Iranian state media called Trump's claim of contact with Tehran a "complete lie."
The assassination claim remains unverified, and the practical status of the ceasefire and MOU is unclear, as Trump's statements suggest a complete breakdown of the agreement.
4 developments
- StrongTrump: Iranians are 'evil, mentally ill' — 'cut out the cancer early'
- StrongTrump says ceasefire with Iran is over after launching new strikes, but leaves door open for negotiations
- StrongTrump announces end of ceasefire with Iran, vows 'very heavy' strike today
- ConfirmedTrump: Iran MOU 'over,' I don't want to deal with 'liars' anymore
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