Trump, 79, Tests Fresh Iran Threat in Morning Rage Post
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening to "knock out every single Power Plant and every single Bridge" if Iran rejects the U.S. deal, declaring "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!" following Iranian forces firing in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incident marked a significant escalation after Iran fired bullets at vessels, including a French ship and a UK freighter, which Trump described as a violation of a ceasefire agreement.
- Trump criticized the media for portraying Iran as "winning" the conflict, asserting that Iran is actually "losing big" and reiterated his hardline stance, claiming previous presidents should have taken stronger action against Iran.
- Peace talks were set to begin without Trump’s initial choice, JD Vance, who was replaced by Trump’s son-in-law, signaling potential shifts in U.S. negotiation strategy.
- The ongoing conflict remains unpopular among Americans, largely due to concerns about its impact on gas prices.
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