'Bully Of Middle East Is Dead': Trump Says Iran Will Pay For Delaying Deal, Threatens To Strike Infra
'Bully Of Middle East Is Dead': Trump Says Iran Will Pay For Delaying Deal, Threatens To Strike Infra Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026
'Bully Of Middle East Is Dead': Trump Says Iran Will Pay For Delaying Deal, Threatens To Strike Infra Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 17:23 IST Trump is close to ordering new attacks on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Rapid Read US President Donald Trump. (Source: Reuters) Miffed at what he described as Iran’s delay in reaching a deal, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that further military action against Tehran could be imminent, a day after American retaliation strikes targeted Iranian positions. According to reports, Trump is close to ordering new attacks on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The latest remarks suggest that the White House is considering additional pressure on Iran following recent military operations.
‘Iran has taken too long’ In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of delaying negotiations and warned that the country would face consequences. “Iran’s military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their navy and air force, doesn’t even exist anymore – they have been completely defeated," Trump wrote. The US President also claimed that Tehran had failed to take advantage of opportunities for diplomacy. “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price," he said. Trump on a social media post launched an attack on Iran’s military capabilities and regional influence. “Iran is all talk and no action," he wrote. He further described Iran as “the bully of the Middle East" and claimed that its military power had been severely weakened.
“The bully of the Middle East is dead!!!" Trump stated in the post. The comments come at a time of heightened uncertainty over the future of US-Iran relations and ongoing efforts to reach a diplomatic understanding over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Fresh US-Iran conflict Trump’s latest remarks follow US retaliation strikes carried out against Iran on Tuesday night. While negotiations have continued intermittently in recent months, the US President has repeatedly expressed frustration with the pace of talks. His latest comments indicate that Washington may be prepared to intensify military and economic pressure if a breakthrough is not reached soon. The possibility of fresh attacks on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, marks a significant escalation in rhetoric and raises questions about the next phase of the confrontation between the two countries. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Shuddhanta Patra Shuddhanta Patra, a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience, serves as Senior Sub‑Editor at CNN News 18.
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