Source: Politico
Summary
President Donald Trump warned Iran that if they don’t sign a deal, the US will take out their bridges and power plants. He also threatened to end “civilization” in Iran if they don’t comply. Trump made these comments in an interview with Fox News, where he also discussed the alleged ceasefire violations by Iran. He also mocked the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump said the US had already done. Trump’s Middle East peace envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are set to travel to the Middle East to negotiate a diplomatic resolution.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s warnings to Iran have become a familiar ritual. He threatened to take out their bridges and power plants, and even end “civilization” in Iran. He also mocked the IRGC for trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, which he said the US had already done. Trump’s language has become increasingly aggressive, but his tone remains calm. He still holds out hope for a diplomatic resolution, but is not ruling out a return to force. The cycle of threats and negotiations continues.
Author: Evan Null
