Trump Threatens 'Very Hard' Strike on Iran, Signals Escalation

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe military action if negotiations do not yield the desired results. Speaking at a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump declared, "We will strike them very hard," adding that Iran would eventually say, "We can't take it anymore."

This declaration comes as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. The U.S. had previously halted airstrikes against Iran on August 24, following discussions about potential negotiations. However, after Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in the Gulf region, including Jordan, the U.S. resumed its military operations on August 29.

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We will strike them very hard... At some point they will say, 'We can't take it anymore.'

Sources familiar with the matter revealed to CNN that the U.S. was preparing new airstrikes against Iran over the weekend. While the scale of these potential strikes remains undisclosed, officials noted that plans could be canceled before execution. U.S. Central Command has reportedly prepared various military options to address potential escalation.

The White House, through spokesperson Caroline Levitt, stated that Iran would "continue to pay a price" until it engages in negotiations that President Trump deems "meaningful." This stance underscores the administration's firm position amid the ongoing diplomatic and military standoff.

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Iran will continue to pay a price until it engages in negotiations that President Trump deems meaningful.