JUST IN: President Trump calls on the Iranian people to "rise up and fight."
- President Donald Trump entreated Iranians to "rise up and fight" against their government on Tuesday night, dismissing claims that U.S. strikes aim to force Iran to the bargaining table.
- Central Command carried out another barrage of strikes against Iran recently, retaliating for attacks in Jordan and ships in the Hormuz Strait after a monthlong hiatus in hostilities.
- Iranian state media reported a strike killed at least five people and wounded 68 others at a wedding in Kuhestak near the Strait. Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins stated the military does not target civilians.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed he is "not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table" and asserted "total control of the Hormuz Strait" while describing Iran's economy as "totally collapsing."
- Trump warned of "intense military action" if Iran retaliates, saying the country would "be no longer." He had previously touted that Iranian officials were "begging" for a deal to end the over six-month war, but recently shifted tactics.
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Trump implores Iranians to 'rise up and fight' as he shrugs off 'worthless' talks
President Donald Trump on Tuesday entreated Iranians to “rise up and fight” while also dismissing the possibility that U.S. strikes on Iran are intended to bring Tehran to the negotiating table. The president’s comments come as U.S. Central Command announced it wrapped up another round of strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran targeting U.S. […]
Trump Asks Why Iranians Will Not ‘Rise Up and Fight’
“President Donald Trump expressed frustration at the Iranian people on Tuesday night, asking why they are not rebelling against their government,” Mediaite reports. Said Trump: “I’m not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table, as ABC Fake News reported. I couldn’t care less if they sign a worthless, to them, agreement. I like our […]
The attacks in the Middle East have resumed for some time. While the United States struck targets in Iran, Iran has once again begun targeting the country's bases in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime as the attacks escalated. Trump: “When will the Iranian people rise up and fight?” he asked.
According to the “Russia Today” agency, in light of regional tensions, Iran expects the conflict with the United States to continue for years until US President Donald Trump leaves the White House and a new president takes office. Ibrahim Zulfiqari, spokesman for the Iranian “Khatam al-Anbiya” headquarters, said in a post on the “X” platform that “Trump is no longer willing to continue launching air strikes... read more
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