'Going To Hit Them Very Hard': Trump Renews Iran Strike Threat; Pezeshkian Calls It 'Desperation'

Published 10 June 2026 · india

'Going To Hit Them Very Hard': Trump Renews Iran Strike Threat; Pezeshkian Calls It 'Desperation' Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 22:43 IST Trump

'Going To Hit Them Very Hard': Trump Renews Iran Strike Threat; Pezeshkian Calls It 'Desperation' Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 22:43 IST Trump accused Iranian negotiators of dragging out peace talks and attempting to deceive the United States. Rapid Read Iran and the United States traded attacks following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. (Image: Reuters/File) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his threat of military action against Iran, warning that American forces would continue striking targets inside the country as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump accused Iranian negotiators of dragging out peace talks and attempting to deceive the United States. “We’re going to be attacking them — attacking them very hard," Trump said. “We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along, they keep playing us for suckers." “We hit them hard yesterday. We’re going to hit them again hard today," he added. Also Read | India Summons US Diplomat Over Strike On Vessel Carrying Indians As West Asia Conflict Intensifies Pezeshkian Hits Back Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded sharply to Trump’s remarks, dismissing threats against Iranian infrastructure as a reflection of American frustration rather than strength.

“Critical infrastructures are the lifeblood of the people. Threats to target them, from transportation networks to the electricity and water industries, are not a show of strength but a sign of desperation in the face of a nation’s will," Pezeshkian said. “Iran, relying on the knowledge and capabilities of its specialists, national unity, and solidarity, will stand firm against any pressure or threat," he added. Also Read | ‘Bully Of Middle East Is Dead’: Trump Says Iran Will Pay For Delaying Deal, Threatens To Strike Infra Fresh Escalation After US Helicopter Downing Iran and the United States traded attacks following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. The aircraft became the second crewed US military aircraft confirmed by Washington to have been shot down by Iran during the conflict. The US military said both crew members were rescued safely. In response, the United States launched strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Tehran to retaliate against American military installations in the region. Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan and Bahrain after American forces carried out retaliatory attacks on the Islamic Republic. Gulf States Intercept Iranian Attacks Bahrain said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian aerial threats, while Jordan’s military announced that it had shot down five incoming missiles without any casualties or damage.