President Donald Trump said he will strike Iran hard over the next three nights, and in the final stage focus on power plants and bridges if Iran does not return to negotiations, according to a report.
This statement marks an escalation in Trump's rhetoric, as he now threatens immediate strikes over the next three nights, rather than a week from now. Earlier tonight, Trump told Fox News (according to Barak Ravid of N12) that he would strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if talks fail, as The Zioneer reported at 01:15. The new threat compresses the timeline to immediate action. Over the past week, Trump has repeatedly threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, in an effort to pressure Tehran into negotiations, as The Zioneer has documented. The U.S. military posture in the region has been enhanced, with Defense Secretary Hegseth vowing to hit Iran hard. The credibility of the threat remains unclear, but the pattern of escalation is consistent.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump tells NYT he will 'renew military attacks' on Iran if nuclear talks falter
- DevelopingTrump says he can destroy all of Iran's bridges in an hour, shut down electricity in part of an afternoon
- StrongTrump announces US strikes on Iranian missile depots and radar sites
- StrongTrump warns Iran: 'If there is no deal, I will finish the job'
Source and signal
- Internal intake