An American official stated that President Trump decided to carry out new strikes against Iran on Wednesday, partly due to his frustration over the Strait of Hormuz not being fully opened.
He added that Trump's decision was influenced by Iran targeting ships passing through the Strait while attending the NATO summit.
The official noted that Trump's patience is waning regarding the pace of negotiations, particularly what seems to be Iran's stalling in nuclear talks with Washington.
Mehr News Agency reported an explosion in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, just hours after President Trump announced a possible new attack on Iranian facilities, including power and water stations.
The Iranian agency did not provide further details on the explosion's source or nature, and Tehran has yet to officially confirm an attack or identify responsible parties.
Trump described Iranian leaders as "crazy who should have been dealt with 47 years ago," stating that Iranian strikes are a violation of the interim agreement, accusing Iranians of making a mistake in doing so.
The president reiterated that "Iranians cannot obtain nuclear weapons," emphasizing that they "would use them if they had them." He noted that the agreement between the U.S. and Iran "stipulates that Iran must halt its nuclear program or we will take action."
Vice President J.D. Vance hinted that the U.S. might strike Iran tonight, noting that Iran "promised to stop targeting ships, but 24 hours ago, they resumed firing," threatening a strong response if Iranians struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's Stance on Iran: Strikes Amid Hormuz Tensions
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