US President Donald Trump stated that Iran delayed too long on reaching an agreement and now must pay the price. Trump made his remarks on his Truth Social account.
Trump said Iran took excessive time on a deal it claimed was very good for itself. Using harsh language against Iran, Trump asserted that the country now faces severe consequences.
The US President also made strong comments about Iran's military strength, claiming the army has suffered heavy damage. He said the naval and air forces are effectively no longer operational.
Trump added that Iran only talks and has not taken concrete steps. With these words targeting the Tehran administration, Trump sent a strong message regarding the balance of power in the region.
Trump's statements came after the US accused Iran the previous night of downing an Apache helicopter and launched attacks on targets in Iran. The timing of the remarks indicated rising tensions between the two sides once again.
In response to these attacks, Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. This further escalated tensions between the parties with reciprocal military actions.