Donald Trump Threatens Iranian Infrastructure and Ends Deal Pursuit
President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. could destroy Iranian infrastructure in three days and directed Vice President JD Vance to stop pursuing a diplomatic deal.
Donald Trump stated the United States could destroy critical Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and manufacturing facilities, within three days. While claiming he could end the conflict immediately, Trump said he is maintaining a restrained approach at the request of Middle Eastern allies. He declared via Truth Social that the U.S. no longer needs a deal with Iran, signaling a definitive end to diplomatic efforts.
Trump directed Vice President JD Vance to pivot his focus from Iran negotiations to domestic crime and fraud. This shift follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, which Vance had previously linked to the ongoing war in Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's current strategy, characterizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a dangerous, cornered animal. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency is attempting to resume nuclear inspections in Tehran, though Iranian officials have blocked access citing wartime conditions.
In Washington, the director of Israel's Mossad is meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Reports indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging the Trump administration to adopt a more aggressive military stance toward Iran.
