President Donald Trump threatened early Tuesday to destroy Iran's nuclear facility at Mount Makosh, stating the US 'is going to destroy' the site. The remark came 27 minutes after he vowed to 'hit Iran hard' and secure the Strait of Hormuz, according to his statements.
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran early Tuesday, threatening to destroy the country's nuclear site at Mount Makosh. In a statement at 01:45 Jerusalem time, Trump said the US 'is going to destroy the nuclear site at Mount Makosh.'
The threat came 27 minutes after Trump issued a series of statements vowing to 'hit Iran hard,' control the Strait of Hormuz, and describing Tehran as 'crazy.' That earlier wave of threats, reported at 01:18, included Trump claiming the US is 'advancing and attacking tonight,' stripping Iran of capabilities, and vowing to secure the Strait of Hormuz. He dismissed Iran's military as nonexistent and reiterated that Iran 'will not have nuclear weapons.'
Over the past month, Trump has issued multiple ultimatums and threats toward Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, on June 28 he warned the US may be forced to 'militarily complete the job' against Iran. On July 8, he terminated the MOU with Iran and detailed plans to strike infrastructure, including power stations and water desalination plants, and suggested seizing Kharg Island. On June 10, he declared the ceasefire over and vowed 'very heavy' strikes.
The current threat targets the Mount Makosh nuclear site, one of Iran's known enrichment facilities. It remains unclear whether the threat will be followed by military action or is part of an ongoing pressure campaign. No immediate response from Iranian officials has been reported.
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