Trump: 'May strike Iran again tonight,' could resume maritime blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled the possibility of further airstrikes against Iran, potentially occurring as early as Wednesday night, and indicated that naval blockades previously lifted could be reinstated. The remarks came during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

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We attacked them very strongly last night, and we will probably hit them again tonight.

Trump cited Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, where ships were targeted with drones and missiles, as justification for a strong response. "We attacked them very strongly last night, and we will probably hit them again tonight," Trump stated, adding that Iran "deserves" such treatment. The U.S. conducted extensive airstrikes against Iran the previous night, targeting over 80 objectives including anti-ship missile bases and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speedboats, following attacks on three oil tankers near Oman.

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We will give them a little warning in advance.

Expressing deep distrust, Trump described the Iranian leadership as "cuckoo" and "sick people," asserting that while they claim to agree to terms, they later deny such discussions. "They are sick people, and they are violent," he said, recounting an incident where Iran requested time for a funeral only to launch missiles immediately afterward. "It makes no sense."

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I am not satisfied with them.

Regarding potential naval blockades, Trump stated, "We can probably resume the maritime blockade," specifying that such measures would target only Iran. He also commented on a potential end-of-war memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, suggesting that from his perspective, it has concluded. Despite his willingness to continue negotiations, Trump characterized dealing with Iran as a "waste of time."

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They are cuckoo. These people have problems.