Trump says US gave Iran many chances, dismisses value of any deal: Report
CENTCOM said U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets after attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American personnel.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the United States launched "large and powerful" strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent provocations.
- Failed attempts by the IRGC to place sea mines in the Strait and eight missiles launched at an American Military Base in Jordan prompted the strikes; all missiles were successfully intercepted.
- Central Command confirmed American forces began the operation at 12 p.m. ET, targeting IRGC positions after attempted attacks against commercial shipping and service members deployed to the region.
- Trump told Fox News that Tehran had been given "a lot of chances," dismissing the value of any potential agreement. He wrote on Truth Social that he is not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table.
- Threatening a stronger military response if retaliation occurs, Trump warned the country could be "totally wiped out." The escalation raises concerns about further confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump no longer interested in Iran deal, calls on Iranian people to 'rise up' against regime
President Trump dismisses need for an agreement with Iran, saying any deal would be 'worthless' the regime. The post Trump no longer interested in Iran deal, calls on Iranian people to ‘rise up’ against regime appeared first on World Israel News.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not want to continue attacks on Iran, at a time of major escalation of the conflict in the region. The leader of the White House asked the Iranians to rise up against the current leadership of Tehran.
The US president says he is not seeking to force Tehran into negotiations and claims the US has "almost complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US President says he does not intend to “force” Tehran to negotiate and presumes to have “almost total control” of the Strait
Trump has denied that he is trying to force Iran to negotiate and has assured him that he doesn't care if Tehran signs an agreement that he considers "unvalued."
The U.S. president rejected versions that Washington is trying to bring Tehran to the talks table, arguing that it is in a favorable position because of the “almost total control” of the Strait of Ormuz and because the Iranian economy is “totally collapsing.”
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