President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran, saying the United States could carry out new attacks if Tehran does not make “significant concessions” needed for a deal to end the war in the Middle East. Speaking at the White House, Trump says he was “an hour away” from ordering a strike before deciding against it. He describes calling off a fresh wave of strikes that he says would have broken a ceasefire put in place in early last month.
Several outlets report that Trump’s comments signal the possibility of renewed US action in the coming days, framing the threat as part of pressure to reach an agreement. Bloomberg also reports that Trump says he had just called off an attack prior to reiterating the “big hit” warning to Iran. The reports collectively focus on the link between the ceasefire, the cancellation of a planned strike, and the administration’s insistence that negotiations require concessions from Tehran.
No specific details about the proposed strike timing, targets, or conditions for a deal are provided in the excerpts.
