US President Donald Trump said Iran has delayed too long for a deal and now must pay the price. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social account.
Trump noted that Iran took too long on a deal it claimed was very good for itself. Using harsh language against Iran, Trump asserted that the country now faces severe consequences.
The US president also made a striking assessment of Iran's military power. Trump claimed the military has been largely hit, adding that naval and air forces are effectively no longer operational.
Trump also said Iran only talks and has not taken concrete steps. With these words targeting the Tehran administration, Trump sent a strong message about the balance of power in the region.
The statements came after the US accused Iran the night before of downing an Apache helicopter and launched attacks on targets in Iran.
In response to these attacks, Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. This further escalated tensions between the parties with reciprocal military actions.