Trump 'will hit Iran hard tonight' over ceasefire violations

US President Donald Trump signaled a significant escalation in tensions with Iran, announcing his intention to "hit Iran hard tonight" during a press conference at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Speaking before a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump stated, "I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight." He accused Iran of consistently violating the ceasefire agreement, saying, "They are violating the agreement every day."

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I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight.

Trump's rhetoric indicated a potential breakdown in diplomatic efforts. When asked about the truce with Iran, he responded, "I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore." He used harsh language to describe the Iranian leadership, calling them "scum" and "sick people." This stance suggests a departure from the fragile agreement previously in place.

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They are violating the agreement every day.

The US had previously conducted airstrikes on approximately 80 Iranian military targets along the southern coast in response to Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US also rescinded its authorization for Iranian oil sales. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) claimed to have targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. These developments cast doubt on the future of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the US and Iran last month.

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I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore.

In a related development, NATO member states issued a joint statement after the summit reaffirming their opposition to Iran's nuclear development. The statement urged Iran to fully respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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They're scum. They're sick people.