Trump says the U.S. will strike Iran again as tensions rise

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would carry out more strikes on Iran, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran to accept a deal. Speaking at a White House event, Trump said the U.S. had already hit Iran hard and would do so again, while arguing that any agreement should be meaningful and workable. He also repeated warnings on Truth Social that Iran had waited too long to negotiate and would face consequences. The remarks came during a period of rising tensions in the Middle East. The comments were followed by higher oil prices and weaker U.S. stock futures, reflecting concern that the conflict could affect energy markets and broader financial conditions.