US Official: Trump to Employ Full Military Force to Compel Iran Deal

A senior US official announced that President Donald Trump would resort to using the full military might of the United States if Iran does not agree to reach a deal with Washington within a reasonable timeframe. The US Permanent Representative to NATO clarified, in an interview, that Trump would deploy his "massive military forces" to compel Tehran to an agreement, emphasizing that the President "holds the reins" on the Iranian file and will act as he deems appropriate, without specifying a clear timeline. These statements follow Trump's earlier announcement of his intention to issue orders for new strikes targeting energy sites and bridges in Iran, attributing this to what he described as Iranian stalling in the negotiation process. Trump also spoke about the recent US strikes carried out against Iranian radar systems and air defense sites, noting that Iranian attempts to rebuild their defensive capabilities during a ceasefire period failed, and they were subjected to intense bombardment. Trump stressed that these attacks aim to send a clear message to the Iranian regime that the conflict is not over, and that if Tehran is unwilling to conclude a deal, he may continue to escalate.