Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not
President Trump indicated that the U.S. may need to take stronger action against Iran, depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations. He emphasized that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and noted the significant decline of Iran's military capabilities. Trump's comments were made during a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
- ▪President Trump suggested the U.S. may have to attack Iran harder if negotiations fail.
- ▪He stated that Iran's military capabilities have significantly diminished.
- ▪Trump reiterated that the U.S. will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
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President Donald Trump attends the United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday. UPI-YonhapNEW LONDON, Connecticut — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States may have to attack Iran even harder but will wait and see if a deal is reached, reprising the "either/or" rhetoric he has used since announcing a ceasefire six weeks ago."We'll see what happens," Trump said during a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. "We hit them very hard. We may have to hit them even harder - but maybe not.""We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon. It's very simple," Trump told the cadets.He said Iran's military might is largely gone and the only question is whether the U.S.
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