Trump threatens Iran again: 'We will hit them extremely hard in the coming weeks'
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, in an address referred to the war against Iran that began on February 28th. He said that the 'key strategic objectives' were close to completion.
TL;DR
- President Trump stated that key strategic objectives in the war against Iran are close to completion.
- He threatened to "hit them very hard" in the next two to three weeks if a deal is not reached, potentially destroying power plants.
- Trump claimed the new Iranian leadership is less radical and more reasonable, and that regime change was not the objective.
- He warned that Iran's oil facilities could be attacked if necessary, but they are being spared for now to prevent the country's destruction.
- The President addressed concerns about rising gasoline prices, blaming Iran's "deranged terrorist attacks" on commercial tankers.
- He emphasized that the U.S. does not import crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz and that countries reliant on it must ensure its transit.