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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday escalated his rhetoric against Iran, warning that Tehran must “get smart soon” on a non-nuclear deal, while declaring an end to what he suggested had been a restrained US approach.
In a post on Truth Social platform, Trump said, “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” He signed off the message as “President DJT”.
The post was accompanied by a graphic image of Trump set against a backdrop of explosions, with the caption in bold: “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” alongside a US flag emoji. The imagery and language signal a sharper tone from the White House amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns.
Click here for live updates on the US Israel Iran War
The remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to revive or renegotiate nuclear-related agreements with Iran remain uncertain. Trump’s statement suggests a tougher negotiating stance, with an emphasis on pressuring Tehran to agree to revised terms.
Earlier in the day, ANI reported that Iran has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is “still considered a war” despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), army spokesperson Amir Akraminia said the situation remains active from a military standpoint, adding that operational targets and preparedness levels have been updated.
Also Read: 'Do not consider the war over': Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia
He further claimed that Iran maintains full operational control over the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, with joint deployment of its armed forces across the waterway.
Akraminia also said Iranian forces were in “full readiness” and had pre-emptively deployed units across the country based on intelligence inputs, while asserting that adversaries “did not dare” to launch a ground offensive.
Separately, Iranian official Mohammad Hossein Ziyaeenia told ANI that Tehran remains confident of prevailing in the conflict, underscoring continued political and military resolve despite the ceasefire.
In a post on Truth Social platform, Trump said, “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” He signed off the message as “President DJT”.
The post was accompanied by a graphic image of Trump set against a backdrop of explosions, with the caption in bold: “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” alongside a US flag emoji. The imagery and language signal a sharper tone from the White House amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns.
Click here for live updates on the US Israel Iran War
The remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to revive or renegotiate nuclear-related agreements with Iran remain uncertain. Trump’s statement suggests a tougher negotiating stance, with an emphasis on pressuring Tehran to agree to revised terms.
US President Donald Trump warns Iran to get smart soon
Earlier in the day, ANI reported that Iran has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is “still considered a war” despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), army spokesperson Amir Akraminia said the situation remains active from a military standpoint, adding that operational targets and preparedness levels have been updated.
Also Read: 'Do not consider the war over': Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia
He further claimed that Iran maintains full operational control over the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, with joint deployment of its armed forces across the waterway.
Akraminia also said Iranian forces were in “full readiness” and had pre-emptively deployed units across the country based on intelligence inputs, while asserting that adversaries “did not dare” to launch a ground offensive.
Separately, Iranian official Mohammad Hossein Ziyaeenia told ANI that Tehran remains confident of prevailing in the conflict, underscoring continued political and military resolve despite the ceasefire.
