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"It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Conciousnigeria(op): 8:36pm On Jun 18, 2025
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a veiled but forceful warning to Iran, suggesting the United States may take direct military action amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war.

Speaking to reporters during the installation of a new flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump was asked if the U.S. was preparing to strike Iranian nuclear sites. His response was characteristically cryptic but assertive.

“You don’t seriously think I’m going to answer that question,” Trump said when asked directly about a strike. “I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I’m going to do. But I can tell you that Iran’s got a lot of trouble.

"They want to negotiate, and I say, why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction?”

The president’s remarks came just a day after he convened his national security team in the Situation Room, signaling deepening U.S. engagement as the Iran-Israel conflict enters its second week.


The situation has escalated sharply following Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets, prompting a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones in response.


“Iran has had bad intentions. For 40 years they’ve said ‘death to America, death to Israel’ they were schoolyard bullies. Now, they’re not bullies anymore,” Trump declared. “But we’ll see what happens, " Trump told reporters at the White House.


He revealed that Iranian officials had reached out recently and suggested talks, even proposing to visit the White House, a move Trump dismissed as “too late,” though he acknowledged the proposal as “courageous.”


“They suggested coming to the White House that’s not easy for them. But I said it’s very late to be talking. There’s a big difference between now and a week ago,” Trump said.


Iran must surrender, Blow up its Nuclear Facilities


Trump also reiterated his call for “unconditional surrender” from Iran, a term he emphasized both in person and in a social media post earlier this week. He appeared to double down on the threat during Wednesday’s interaction:


“It’s very simple. Unconditional surrender means I’ve had it, and I give up or we’re going to blow up all the nuclear establishments.”


Referring to Iran’s air defenses, Trump asserted; “They are totally defenseless. They have no air defense whatsoever. And we have totally captured the air.”


LTrump also weighed in on Russia’s offer to mediate the crisis. “I spoke to [President Vladimir] Putin yesterday, and he offered to mediate,” Trump said. “I told him, ‘Do me a favor mediate Russia first, then worry about this later.’”


In a rare moment of reflection, Trump expressed some sentiment for the Iranian populace. “They are smart people, energetic, difficult but okay,” he said. “What’s happening is stupid. Just like Russia and Ukraine stupid wars that would have never happened if I was President.”


He claimed the number of casualties has been underreported. “So many people have been killed. Far more than reported. A building was destroyed and they said nobody was hurt. It’s ridiculous.”


Iran Responds: ‘Irreparable Damage’ if U.S. Strikes


Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump’s threats as “absurd,” stating that any U.S. military involvement would inflict “irreparable damage” on America.


“Wise individuals who know Iran never speak to this nation with the language of threats,” Khamenei said in a video address. “The Iranian nation is not one to surrender.”


An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman also warned of “all-out war” if the U.S. intervenes militarily. Iran, while suffering heavy Israeli airstrikes, maintains it will continue enriching uranium for peaceful purposes rejecting Trump’s call to abandon its nuclear program.


Escalating Death Toll, Diminishing Strikes


According to the Washington-based Human Rights Activists group, at least 585 Iranians have been killed, including 239 civilians, as Israeli strikes intensified in and around Tehran. Iran has fired over 400 missiles in response, causing damage in central Israel and killing 24 people.


Despite the ongoing barrages, Israeli officials say Iran’s missile capabilities are weakening. On Wednesday, Israel eased some restrictions, including allowing limited public gatherings and office work, a sign of confidence in its military position.


Trump ended his comments with a rhetorical question: “Is there anybody here that thinks it’s okay for a hostile country to have nuclear weapons that can destroy 25 miles, maybe more?”


The world waits to see what Trump and Tehran will do next.
https://thesun.ng/israel-iran-tensions-too-late-to-negotiate-i-may-or-may-not-strike-iran-trump/?amp

Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Goo0dHardDick: 8:41pm On Jun 18, 2025
Trump talks too much

Even though he is a real niggar but a real niggar most know when to talk and refrain from talking.

Putin doesn't talk much! U strike without letting ur enemy knows. Trump should stop talking like a grown baby boy and act
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by id4sho(m): 8:45pm On Jun 18, 2025
Iran has had bad intentions. For 40 years they’ve said ‘death to America, death to Israel’ they were schoolyard bullies. Now, they’re not bullies anymore,” Trump declared. “But we’ll see what happens, " Trump told reporters at the White House.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Nobody: 8:46pm On Jun 18, 2025
For the talk!

Master Putin already told him his to stand down.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by APCheat: 8:55pm On Jun 18, 2025
Strike if you want to and stop cho cho cho
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Righteousness2(m):
Watch the sharp decline in launched from Iran:

June 13 - 200 missiles
June 14 - 100 missiles
June 15 - 75 missiles
June 16 - 30 missiles
June 17 - 20 missiles


In a week's time they'll be throwing stones and Knockouts.

Children of ISRAEL, Una do this one..
😂
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by fuckingAyaya(m): 9:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
Don't strike them but force a regime change .
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by fredoooooo: 10:09pm On Jun 18, 2025
Noise maker ... Oga do anything you like na una wàhálà
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by UpaIweka: 10:10pm On Jun 18, 2025
Drump is truly stupid.

Drump is truly stupid.

Drump is truly stupid.

No jokes
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Mindlog: 10:11pm On Jun 18, 2025
You don’t seriously think I’m going to answer that question"...Quintessential Trump!
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by MrIcredible: 10:11pm On Jun 18, 2025
This Devil is so shameless.
Make it make sense, It's criminal for Russia to invade Ukraine because Russia feels threatened and for security concerns, BUT IT'S OKAY FOR USA to strike Iran in a war they claim doesn't concern them.

It is Iran and IS-HELL that's at war, but it's USA that's backing and screaming the most.

IF THOSE TERRORISTS AND ILLEGAL SETTLERS WERE TRULY CAPABLE AND WINING, why have they been begging USA to strike and help them?

If not for USA and Europe backings, I swear by almighty God, IS-HELL can't even stand Iran for 2 days in war. They'll be obliterated.

This war is absolutely not between Israel (doesn't exist) and Iran, IT IS ABSOLUTELY IRAN VS USA.
The coward bully is just using the TERRORISTS proxy IS-HELL to do the fight.

Shame!
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by boxypane: 10:11pm On Jun 18, 2025
Funny guy. If he ever gets the vote from Congress to do that. Making trouble every where. NO COUNTRY SHOULD HAVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Who made the U.S judge over this matter?
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Firstcitizen: 10:12pm On Jun 18, 2025
Trump the village idiot is at it again.

If you want to shoot, shoot and don't talk.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Myrepublic(m): 10:12pm On Jun 18, 2025
Goo0dHardDick:
Trump talks too much

Even though he is a real niggar but a real niggar most know when to talk and refrain from talking.

Putin doesn't talk much! U strike without letting ur enemy knows. Trump should stop talking like a grown baby boy and act
He has dysentery of the mouth. A leader like him shouldn't be talking like Akpabio of Nigeria
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Sccarrr(m): 10:12pm On Jun 18, 2025
He no go do anything... empty drum, chochocho
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by PRINCESSFCFANSs(f): 10:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
OK


if you kill an innocent person who did nothing wrong to you,


you will die too ,


why did Iran start killing Israel ?



say no to any time of crime


Princess Faith Chukwu
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by NaijaGoBetter2(m): 10:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
This man is worst than Kim Jong na opportunity he no get if not he wish to put the whole world under his feet
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Procashtips(m): 10:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
This man keeps talking to himself.

I have never seen a confused president like this before.

He makes things up alot.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by MrIcredible:
IT'S TOO LATE FOR YOU TRUMP.
WHO WANTS TO NEGOTIATE WITH A PSYCHOPATH CRACK HEAD IN THE FIRST PLACE?


Why are you even crying more than the Israel if Iran has not been making you people dey sheet for body? grin


There won't be any negotiation until that illegal state seize to exist.

It is Iran and IS-HELL that's fighting, but it's USA crying the most grin grin
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Wizardslayer: 10:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
Trump is playing the mind game. He may not strike Iran, but he might give Israel the tools to finish the job.

Trump is funny.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Apcshit: 10:13pm On Jun 18, 2025
Righteousness2:
Watch the sharp decline in launched from Iran:

June 13 - 200 missiles
June 14 - 100 missiles
June 15 - 75 missiles
June 16 - 30 missiles
June 17 - 20 missiles


In a week's time they'll be throwing stones and tantrums.

ISRAEL, Una do this one..
😂
This is not the israel of the Bible. Don't be ignorant .Even the president is not from israel, he is Polish
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by boxypane: 10:14pm On Jun 18, 2025
Righteousness2:
Watch the sharp decline in launched from Iran:

June 13 - 200 missiles
June 14 - 100 missiles
June 15 - 75 missiles
June 16 - 30 missiles
June 17 - 20 missiles


In a week's time they'll be throwing stones and tantrums.

ISRAEL, Una do this one..
😂
Na you dey calculate war casualties ba? No country should have monopoly of nuclear weapons. All countries with Nuclear weapons should destroy them.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Apcshit: 10:15pm On Jun 18, 2025
Procashtips:
This man keeps talking to himself.

I have never seen a confused president like this before.

He makes things up alot.
He talks a lot ,very confused orange man
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by Akhaz024: 10:15pm On Jun 18, 2025
This guy talks too much,
From annexing Canada, Greenland, Gaza and Panama canal,
He will also end Russia Ukraine war.
Non of it has been done so far.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by GeneralPula: 10:16pm On Jun 18, 2025
Trump will never ever attack Iran..

USA is more wiser than that..
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by viodemus: 10:18pm On Jun 18, 2025
USA the great, might have gotten an onukwu o. Chai.


May God continue to bless USA the great.
Re: "It's Too Late To Negotiate,I May Or May Not Strike Iran" - Trump by fasho01(m): 10:20pm On Jun 18, 2025
Goo0dHardDick:
Trump talks too much

Even though he is a real niggar but a real niggar most know when to talk and refrain from talking.

Putin doesn't talk much! U strike without letting ur enemy knows. Trump should stop talking like a grown baby boy and act
You just took the words from my mouth. He talks way too much
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