President Donald Trump has warned of additional strikes against Iran for two consecutive days, declaring the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effectively a failure due to Iran's inability to meet its obligations.
On July 13, during an appearance on the conservative radio program 'The Hugh Hewitt Show,' Trump stated, "We will hit them hard tonight and tomorrow as well." He downplayed Iran's capacity to respond, saying, "They can do nothing." Specific targets and the scale of the operations were not disclosed.
Regarding the MOU, which was intended to facilitate a ceasefire, Trump remarked, "It was created to test Iran." He characterized the MOU as a preliminary step before a final peace agreement, asserting that it holds little significance. He added, "Iran did not respect the test and has failed it."
Last month, the U.S. and Iran signed the MOU, aiming to halt military operations and normalize navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. However, recent exchanges of missiles and airstrikes have put the agreement on the brink of collapse.
Iran has countered by claiming that the U.S. violated the agreement first. With Trump's announcement of further attacks, the prospects for resuming negotiations between the two sides appear increasingly bleak.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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