Trump: "We Will Strike Iran Even Harder"... Iran: "We Will Resist"

Trump Pressures Iran over Delays, Urges Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump on June 10 (local time) ramped up the level of military pressure on Iran. Iran, in turn, refused to back down, further escalating tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by AP Yonhap News

President Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House that day, said, "Today, we will strike Iran even harder again." He added, "We will see how the negotiations proceed. Everything has been fully negotiated," criticizing Iran for continuing to delay the process.

President Trump claimed that the end-of-war agreement document with Iran is "a significant document," which is why Iran is stalling. He also criticized the nuclear deal (JCPOA, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) signed by former President Barack Obama during his term with Iran, calling it "the worst and most foolish document I have ever seen."

He reiterated, "If they (Iran) had acquired nuclear weapons, Israel would no longer exist, the Middle East would not exist, and they certainly would have attacked us."

President Trump stated, "Iran must never have nuclear weapons, and they never will, and they have already agreed to this," adding, "All they have to do is sign the agreement document."

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared his intent to fight back. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), President Pezeshkian wrote, "Core infrastructure is the lifeline of our people. From transportation networks to the power and water industries, threats to target these facilities are not a demonstration of strength, but rather evidence of desperation in the face of Iran's strong resolve."

He went on to emphasize, "Iran will stand firm against any pressure or threat, relying on the knowledge and capabilities of its own experts, as well as national unity and solidarity."

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