Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
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Notable Quotes
"We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them hard again today."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They've taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran will stand firm against any pressure or threat."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"The US is damaging this diplomatic process through the contradictory messages it sends."
— Esmaeil Baqai , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Esmaeil Baqai is the spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran will have to 'pay the price' after Tehran's attacks on U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, escalating tensions between the two nations.
President Trump criticized Iran for delaying negotiations, warning that Tehran will 'have to pay the price' after recent military exchanges.
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a cycle of ultimatums and military actions, threatening the fragile ceasefire between them.
President Trump ordered new military strikes against Iran, just hours after calling for 'peace for the world,' amid escalating tensions.
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