Trump Orders New Wave of Attacks Against Iran, Foreign Media Reports Weekend Start

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. forces to prepare for a new series of military strikes against Iran, which could begin as early as this weekend and continue for several days. This move aims to intensify pressure on Tehran and compel the regime to return to the negotiating table on U.S. terms.

The decision follows a rapid collapse of diplomatic contacts between the two nations. Trump had previously suggested "very friendly negotiations" were underway, leading to a temporary pause in some military actions. However, Iran's subsequent surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in Jordan dramatically escalated the situation.

During a cabinet meeting, Trump publicly criticized Iran's negotiators as "very dishonorable" and accused them of repeatedly breaking promises. He vowed a more forceful response, stating, "We will hit them hard, and eventually they will say, 'We really can't take it anymore.'" Sources indicate Trump has lost faith in diplomatic avenues, viewing prior interim agreements as meaningless and doubting that negotiations can resolve the core issues.

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We will hit them hard, and eventually they will say, 'We really can't take it anymore.'

As the conflict enters its sixth month, the U.S. continues to demand Iran abandon its nuclear program and relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz, demands that Iran has rejected. To break the stalemate, the U.S. military is reportedly planning a two-week large-scale air campaign targeting Iran's missile production and launch capabilities. The U.S. government is also considering expanding the scope to include critical Iranian energy infrastructure, such as power plants and refineries, to further degrade Iran's strategic capacity.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not confirm specific timelines but stated, "As long as President Trump believes Iran is not returning to negotiations in a meaningful way, Iran will continue to pay the price." Iranian officials, however, have criticized the U.S. for continuing to threaten military action, arguing it further damages diplomatic channels. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has also threatened to resume military operations against the U.S. following any new airstrikes, indicating a mutual intransigence. U.S. defense officials are reportedly concerned about depleting precision munitions stocks with prolonged high-intensity strikes. The heightened Middle East tensions have also kept global energy markets on edge, with potential impacts on the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian energy facilities threatening to drive up international oil prices.

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As long as President Trump believes Iran is not returning to negotiations in a meaningful way, Iran will continue to pay the price.