US President Donald Trump says the United States will probably carry out another round of strikes against Iran “tonight,” after earlier actions overnight and a statement at the NATO summit in Ankara that a ceasefire arrangement is over. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit, Trump says the US will “hit them hard” and provides a brief warning that further military action is likely. Several outlets report he framed the decision as a response to what he described as Iranian officials not sticking to deals negotiated earlier.
Reporting also notes that Trump made the remarks while attending the NATO summit and around the time he met or spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. One outlet says Trump declined to answer whether Israel would intervene. Other coverage includes a claim from Trump that US attacks could last several weeks, though the exact duration is not consistent across all sources.
Overall, the sources agree that Trump’s comments indicate additional US strikes are expected imminently, following prior bombardment and his announcement that the ceasefire is no longer in effect.
