PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS US WILL RESUME ATTACKS ON IRAN AFTER SLOW PROGRESS ON DEAL
President Donald Trump said the United States would resume military attacks on Iran after expressing frustration over what he described as slow progress in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump warned that the U.S. was prepared to intensify operations if a final agreement was not reached soon.
The president’s remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East following renewed clashes involving U.S. forces and Iranian-backed operations near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed Iran had failed to move quickly enough toward a peace deal despite months of diplomatic discussions.
“We’re going to be attacking them very hard,” Trump told reporters, adding that the United States had already carried out major strikes in recent days and was prepared to continue military action if negotiations stalled further. The comments immediately sparked concern among international observers over the possibility of wider regional escalation.
Iranian officials responded cautiously, insisting that talks were still ongoing and accusing Washington of using military pressure to force concessions. Tehran maintained that any long-term agreement would require guarantees against future attacks and the lifting of economic restrictions imposed by the United States.
The latest dispute follows reports that Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter during overnight operations near the Gulf. Trump cited the incident as justification for potential retaliation, saying the U.S. had the right to respond forcefully to attacks on American military assets.
Global markets reacted nervously to the president’s comments, with oil traders closely monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global energy supplies. Analysts warned that any prolonged conflict could disrupt oil exports and increase economic uncertainty worldwide.
Despite the threats, Trump insisted diplomacy had not completely collapsed and said negotiators were still communicating with Iranian representatives through intermediaries. However, he warned that patience inside the White House was running out as fighting and political pressure continued to grow.
International leaders have meanwhile urged both sides to avoid further escalation and return fully to negotiations. Diplomatic efforts led by regional mediators are continuing behind the scenes, but uncertainty remains high as military activity and political rhetoric intensify across the region.
