President Donald Trump, in response to a question, agreed that negotiation with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is impossible and suggested the group may be eliminated in a manner similar to ISIS. 'Yes, that means yes. We'll see what happens,' Trump said, according to a report. The statement marks a significant escalation in US-Iran rhetoric.
President Donald Trump's statement, reported Wednesday evening, marks a sharp escalation in his public posture toward Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The remark came in response to a question about whether the US might eliminate the IRGC as it did with ISIS. Trump's reply did not specify any timeline or military plan. The statement adds to weeks of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging threats and warnings.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran 'wants to meet' — Reuters reports
- DevelopingFormer IRGC commander reportedly threatens to assassinate Trump inside the White House
- DevelopingIRGC warns it may shift from defensive posture, attack to lift naval blockade
- ConfirmedTrump threatens to 'eliminate' Iranian leadership, says US plans significant attacks today
Source and signal
- Internal intake