President Donald Trump has warned of further military action against Iran while pressuring the country to sign a peace agreement. In response, Iran criticized the U.S. threats to its infrastructure as a sign of desperation.
On June 10, during a meeting with reporters at the White House, Trump stated, "In case you missed it or didn't have the TV on, we hit Iran hard yesterday. Today, we will hit them even harder." This comment followed a warning he issued on social media platform Truth Social, where he told Iran that they would have to "pay a price." When asked to clarify, he emphasized that he meant a strong retaliation based on a recent helicopter incident.
His remarks were interpreted as a continuation of retaliation for a drone attack that downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. Trump noted, "Initially, they said they didn't do it, but later they admitted it, because we have the unexploded ordnance lodged in the helicopter's fuselage." He also reiterated his capability to target Iranian power plants and bridges, stating, "I can do that; I can neutralize them."
In response, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dismissed Trump's comments as mere expressions of desperation. He stated on X (formerly Twitter), "Critical infrastructure is the lifeline of our people. Threats to target these facilities, from transportation to power and water industries, are not displays of strength but rather evidence of desperation in the face of Iran's strong resolve." He emphasized that Iran would steadfastly resist any pressure or threats based on its experts' knowledge and national unity.
Trump also commented on negotiations with Iran, saying, "We are really close to an agreement. All they have to do is sign the document." However, he accused Iran of stalling, claiming, "The negotiations are completely over, but they keep tapping and tapping because the peace agreement document is very significant." He criticized the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), established during Barack Obama's presidency, as "the worst and most foolish document I have ever seen."
Trump reiterated his belief that if he had not withdrawn from the JCPOA during his first term, Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons. He stated, "If they had nuclear weapons, there would be no Israel, no Middle East, and they would certainly have attacked us." He added, "Iran will never have nuclear weapons, and they have already agreed to that."
Additionally, Trump announced, "We have been pulling millions of barrels of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz every night," adding that this was the first time he was making this announcement. He attributed the current oil prices of $85 to $90 per barrel to this supply, predicting that prices would plummet once the conflict ends.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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