Trump: I am 'so close' to ordering strikes on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump said he is "so close" to ordering strikes on Iranian power infrastructure, according to a statement relayed by Noam Amir (Channel 14). The remark escalates the president's military rhetoric less than an hour after he described the US naval blockade on Iran as a "steel wall" and claimed Iran is becoming a "failed state."

4 developments

1. 15:00 · 10 JunLatest

   Senior official confirms US heading toward violent assaults on Iranian infrastructure.

2. 14:55 · 10 Jun

   Trump cites stalling of the deal as the reason for potential assault

3. 14:51 · 10 Jun

   Trump specifies that Iranian power plants are the intended targets for strikes.

• Developing19:04 · 10 JunTrump, angered, says Iran is 'stalling' nuclear deal, threatens immediate attack
• Strong15:09 · 10 JunNetanyahu briefed on last night's strike as US patience with Iran talks wears thin — source
• Developing02:16 · 11 JunUS officials: Trump has not abandoned diplomacy with Iran, patience wearing thin
• Developing19:11 · 11 JunWhite House sources: Trump furious his strikes on Iran are seen as insufficient

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