Trump says he is 'close to ordering another assault' on Iran for stalling deal

President Donald Trump said he is close to ordering another military assault on the Iranian regime, which he accuses of deliberately delaying a deal to end the war. The statement follows a series of escalated threats from the president earlier today, including mentions of strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.

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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