Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘drop bombs smack in the middle of their head’ if he doesn’t like deal with Tehran
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran he will resume military strikes if the new deal is unsatisfactory or Tehran does not comply, while Israel’s continued strikes in southern Lebanon risk derailing negotiations. The G7 has called for an immediate ceasefire, but Israel’s operations persist despite international pressure. Iranian military officials have vowed a severe response if attacks on Lebanon continue. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as shippers report conflicting guidance.
What changed
Trump explicitly labeled the Iran deal as 'not final' and reiterated military threats, while Iran’s military escalated warnings against Israel’s Lebanon strikes, raising doubts about the deal’s stability before signing.
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Trump threatens bombs on Iran if deal fails; Israel-Lebanon strikes escalate tensions
confidence 95%US President Donald Trump has warned Iran he will resume military strikes if the new deal is unsatisfactory or Tehran does not comply, while Israel’s continued strikes in southern Lebanon risk derailing negotiations. The G7 has called for an immediate ceasefire, but Israel’s operations persist despite international pressure. Iranian military officials have vowed a severe response if attacks on Lebanon continue. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as shippers report conflicting guidance.
What's confirmed:
- US President Donald Trump stated the Iran deal is 'not final' and threatened to 'drop bombs' if Tehran does not behave or if he is dissatisfied with the agreement.
- Israel has continued airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite warnings from Trump and the G7, which demanded a ceasefire to protect the deal.
- The Iranian military has warned Israel of a 'hard response' if Lebanon strikes persist, signaling potential retaliation.
- Shippers in the Strait of Hormuz report mixed messages on navigation safety ahead of the deal’s signing, heightening regional uncertainty.
- The G7 has urged an immediate halt to hostilities to avoid jeopardizing the US-Iran agreement.
Still unconfirmed:
- VP JD Vance confirmed a digital signing of the deal, though details remain unclear and uncorroborated.
- Specific terms of the US-Iran deal have not been disclosed, leaving room for interpretation of Trump’s threats.
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Trump warns of US strikes if Iran deal fails; Israel escalates Lebanon attacks
confidence 92%US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran if the new deal is not to his liking, while Israel pressed ahead with strikes in southern Lebanon despite warnings from Trump and the G7. The G7 has called for an immediate ceasefire to avoid jeopardizing the deal. Israel’s operations continue to raise tensions ahead of the agreement’s signing this week.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump stated at the G7 conference that the US would 'go right back to dropping bombs' if the Iran deal is not acceptable, using the phrase 'drop bombs smack in the middle of their head' in reference to Iran.
- Israel launched new airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least four people, despite Trump’s criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict.
- The G7 issued a joint statement demanding an 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon to prevent the ongoing violence from undermining the US-Iran agreement.
- The US-Iran deal includes provisions for waivers on sanctions related to Iranian oil sales, effective immediately upon signing this week.
- Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, stating Israel 'must be more responsible' in its operations.
Still unconfirmed:
- Confusion persists over potential Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the deal’s signing, though details remain unconfirmed.