Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants next week if no deal
ONP Summary
Following clashes over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump initiated renewed military strikes on Iran and formally notified Congress, activating 60-day war authority without congressional approval. Trump threatened the fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility while promising continued strikes and declining negotiations.
Progressive:Reckless military threat — Progressive outlets view Trump's unilateral strikes and threats against Iran's nuclear facility as dangerous escalation without diplomatic off-ramp or clear target understanding.
Moderate:War authorization procedure — Moderate outlets view Trump's formal Congress notification and 60-day authority activation as the correct constitutional approach to military action.
Conservative:Strategic attrition campaign — Conservative outlets view Trump's relentless strikes as calculated military strategy designed to exhaust Iranian defenses and force capitulation.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand U.S. strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.
"Next week it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants.
Next week comes the bridges," Trump said in an interview with the U.S. broadcaster.
"We're going to knock out all their power plants.
We're going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate." Trump's comments came as U.S. forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's ports.
A fragile June 17 ceasefire between the two sides has effectively collapsed, with the focus on control of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Asked how long the U.S. strikes would carry on, Trump replied: "They'll continue until I say it's enough." ...
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