US President Donald Trump said Iran delayed too long for a deal and now must pay the price. Trump made this statement on his Truth Social account.
Trump noted that Iran was excessively late regarding a deal he claimed was very good for him. Using harsh language against Iran, Trump asserted that the country now faces severe consequences.
Trump also made a striking assessment of Iran's military power, claiming the army has largely collapsed. He said the naval and air forces are effectively non-existent now.
The US President added that Iran only talks and has not taken concrete steps. With these words targeting the Tehran administration, Trump sent a strong message about the balance of power in the region.
Trump's remarks came after the US accused Iran the night before of downing an Apache helicopter and launched attacks on targets in Iran. The timing of the statements indicated rising tensions between the two sides 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.