United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that American military strikes against Iran will persist until he decides otherwise, signalling potential attacks on the country's infrastructure. During a Fox News interview, Trump threatened to hit Iranian bridges and power plants while refusing to rule out a ground invasion.
Trump sent conflicting signals about diplomatic talks with Iran. He insisted he doesn't want negotiations, yet said American negotiators had contacted Iranian officials that afternoon demanding they reach an agreement.
"They'll continue until I say it's enough," Trump said of the strikes. "You know the word the military likes to use is degrade.
They've been degraded to a very low level."
When pressed on whether air strikes alone could achieve his goals, Trump claimed his military objectives had already been accomplished. He did not elaborate on what those objectives entailed.
The president's remarks mark his most aggressive posture toward Tehran in recent days. His comments come amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region following exchanges of military fire between the US and Iran.
Trump's threat to target civilian infrastructure represents a significant escalation. Such strikes on bridges and power plants could cause widespread damage to Iran's economy and disrupt civilian life.
The mixed messaging on negotiations has drawn scrutiny from analysts. Trump's simultaneous demands for talks and insistence on continued military pressure appear contradictory.
The American leader has previously signalled interest in targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. His latest comments suggest a broader military strategy extending beyond nuclear sites.
