Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran, stating he would 'bomb the s---' out of the country unless an agreement is reached. This warning was issued on Wednesday night after a series of military strikes against Iranian targets, which included the launch of 49 Tomahawk missiles and fighter jet strikes near Tehran and along the Persian Gulf coast. Trump indicated that the bombing campaign would pause but would resume if Iran did not agree to terms with the U.S. According to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump described the recent strikes as 'vicious' and 'violent.'
The strikes began around 5 p.m. Washington time, and U.S. Central Command later confirmed the completion of the operation. Iranian officials claimed to have responded with attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and stated that they had closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, a claim denied by U.S. Central Command. Iranian military officials threatened retaliation, accusing the U.S. of destabilizing the region. This escalation follows a ceasefire declared by Trump two months prior, which both sides have accused each other of violating. Despite the tensions, Trump maintained that a deal with Iran was still possible, expressing a desire for 'peace for the world' during a press conference.