United States President Donald Trump hinted at renewed US military operations against Iran if the latter fails to come to a diplomatic agreement. Addressing a campaign rally in Florida on Friday, he also mentioned his previous national security decisions and took potshots at the Iranian leadership.
“We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree,” Trump said as reported by Fox News. Referring to previous military action, Trump said, “We obliterated Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity with Operation Midnight Hammer. When asked about the possibility of such an operation earlier, Trump had said he was unaware of any plans. He’s open and available and accessible to a deal and we’ve been at the table for months and months and months,” he said.
We defeated them militarily, financially and otherwise, and now we are ensuring it’s done. Trump’s remarks came after a US diplomat suggested that fresh strikes on Iran could take place soon. Barrack also stressed that Trump remained open to a diplomatic solution. “President Donald Trump is very clear.
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said on Friday that a strike on Iran could happen as early as this weekend.
We’ll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast.
Earlier reporting noted: US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran of another potential military strike if Tehran fails to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington, saying the US could launch “another little Epic Fury”. They’ll raise up their hands and then we’re gonna send Marco Rubio in to finish up the job,” he said. Earlier reporting noted: Meanwhile, Axios reported that a new US intelligence memo found Iran had “substantially increased” efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the Middle East. The report also said plots against US diplomats were reaching “advanced stages”.
Barrack serves as the US point person on Syria but does not have a direct role in Iran policy.
Earlier reporting noted: “We’re gonna come back from Iran; those beautiful ships will pass Cuba.
Responding to the remarks made by his ambassador to Turkey, Trump had said that he was unaware of any such plan.
