President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, telling him to "keep his mouth shut" and "get a grip" or face the US taking over the rest of Iran. The remark, circulated on Telegram, escalates the war of words between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing tensions.
President Donald Trump responded Sunday to recent comments by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian with a blunt warning, according to a Telegram post cited by the operator's desk. The full quote — "He'd better keep his mouth shut, he'd better get a grip, or we'll take over the rest of the country" — represents one of the most direct threats Trump has made against Iran's current leadership.
The remark continues a volatile pattern: earlier in June, Trump praised Iran's "smart, less extreme" leadership (June 17), but also warned of a US military alert posture (June 8). The latest statement coincides with ongoing speculation about further US strikes against Iran.
The context of Pezeshkian's original remarks that prompted Trump's response has not been detailed in available reports. The exchange underscores the deeply personal and confrontational tone of US-Iran diplomacy under Trump.
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