Trump says Iran to suffer heavily Monday, Tuesday
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President Donald Trump said in a radio interview that Iran will suffer heavily on Monday and Tuesday, threatening to destroy the Picax Mountain facility near Natanz. The remarks escalate tensions after the US announced a naval blockade of Iran and a 20% tariff on Hormuz Strait cargo.
Threat Details
Trump told radio host Hugh Hewitt that the US will strike Iran heavily tonight and tomorrow, and that Iran will be unable to respond. He specifically mentioned destroying Picax Mountain, a fortified site near the damaged Natanz uranium enrichment plant, which houses two deep tunnel complexes beyond the reach of US bunker-busters. Trump said the US is monitoring Picax and sees no activity, but will likely give it a chance soon.
Memorandum of Understanding
When asked about the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Trump dismissed it as a test that Tehran failed. He called the MoU meaningless when dealing with "scumbags" and said it is just a step toward a formal agreement. The MoU was signed earlier as part of diplomatic efforts, but Trump's comments signal a breakdown in trust.
Escalation Context
The threats follow Trump's announcement of a renewed naval blockade of Iran and a 20% tariff on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's joint military command said the US will not be allowed to interfere with the strait, and the UN shipping agency stated there is no legal basis for mandatory transit tariffs. The standoff raises risks of direct confrontation.
Ceasefire Declared Over
Trump stated the US-Iran ceasefire is 'over' after both countries exchanged strikes. He made the remarks alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, calling the Iranian military 'a bunch of scum'.
Trump Declares MoU 'Over' at NATO Summit
Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Trump told reporters that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was 'over' and that he did not want to engage with Tehran. This marks a shift from earlier diplomatic efforts and aligns with his previous dismissal of the MoU as a failed test.
What's Next
The US is expected to carry out strikes on Monday and Tuesday as Trump promised. It remains unclear whether Iran will retaliate militarily or through diplomatic channels, and whether the UN or other mediators can de-escalate the crisis.
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Trump says Iran to suffer heavily Monday, Tuesday
