Trump: If no Iran deal, I'll finish the job — 'it will take them years to recover'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon that if no deal is reached with Iran, he will 'finish the job,' adding that it will take Iran 'years to recover.' Trump also noted that many Republicans are urging him to continue the military campaign, according to reports.

President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran Tuesday, stating that if no nuclear deal is reached, he will 'finish the job' and that the Islamic Republic will need 'years to recover.' Speaking in the afternoon, the president also noted that many Republicans are urging him to continue the military campaign, with some asking why not hit Iran even harder. 'This is a good time for them to make a deal,' Trump said.

The Zioneer has reported extensively on Trump's evolving stance toward Iran. In recent weeks, the president has oscillated between threatening to strike Iran 'very hard' and expressing optimism about a deal. On June 11, Trump said Iran 'wants a deal more than I do' and that they have 'taken hits.' In a July 21 bulletin, The Zioneer reported Trump saying the US is 'not done with the job' and that leaving now would give Iran 20-25 years to recover.

The current statement reinforces the 'finish the job' theme, shortening the recovery timeline to 'years.' The diplomatic track remains active, with the US conducting both an air campaign and outreach to Tehran. The specific terms of a potential deal remain unclear, and it is not known whether negotiations have advanced to a signing stage.

5 developments

1. 16 minutes ago · 16:07 · 28 JulLatest

   Trump updated his threat, claiming bridges can be destroyed in one hour.

2. 15:59 · 28 Jul

   Trump warns of strike on Mount Makosh nuclear site if no deal.

3. 15:57 · 28 Jul

   Trump adds he can destroy all Iranian power stations within a day.

• Developing18:17 · 6 JulTrump says he can destroy all of Iran's bridges in an hour, shut down electricity in part of an afternoon
• Developing22:44 · 23 JunTrump claims he can 'finish the job' in Iran in under a week
• Strong29 minutes ago · 15:54 · 28 JulTrump says 'good talks' with Iran, downplays Mount Makosh, warns of 'complete mission' if no deal
• Developing02:54 · 15 JunTrump boasts that a nuclear-armed Iran would have destroyed Israel within two hours

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