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US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch further military strikes against Iran, saying Tehran would face overwhelming force as tensions in the Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, continue to rise.
During an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said United States was prepared to step up military action against Iran, insisting that the country was no longer capable of responding effectively.
“We’re going to hit them very hard tonight and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow, and there’s not a damn thing they can do about it,” Trump said.
“They have nothing. They have nothing going on other than they have big mouths.”
The U.S. president also dismissed the significance of the memorandum of understanding signed between Washington and Tehran last month, describing it as a test that ultimately failed because, according to him, Iran did not honour its commitments.
Trump accused Iranian leaders of acting in bad faith, while Tehran has maintained that the agreement recognised its authority over the Strait of Hormuz and justified its regulations governing vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
Addressing the anti-government protests in Iran, Trump cautioned against encouraging demonstrators to confront the regime, arguing that civilians remained heavily outmatched by Iran’s security forces.
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Although he had previously suggested that the Iranian people could reclaim control of their government, Trump said he had never believed such an outcome would be easily achieved under the current circumstances.
The president also dismissed suggestions that his administration had abandoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through its engagement with Iran.
While acknowledging occasional policy disagreements with the Israeli leader, Trump reaffirmed his confidence in Netanyahu’s leadership, describing him as an effective wartime prime minister.
He further argued that the close partnership between their administrations had played a critical role in safeguarding Israel’s security.
Asked about Israel’s upcoming elections, Trump said he was not well acquainted with most of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s likely opponents, but stressed that he maintains a strong working relationship with the Israeli leader.
Speaking on the wider regional crisis, Trump said the United States had made considerable progress in efforts to disarm Hamas and noted that work was continuing to recover the remains of Israeli hostages.
