President Trump has ordered a new round of strikes against Iran, with coordination from Israel, and officials say the attacks could continue through the weekend.
The operation is set to target Iranian energy infrastructure, marking the largest bombing campaign in the ongoing conflict and focusing on power plants and bridges that have been repeatedly threatened.
Trump indicated that a “massive” attack is under consideration, describing it as larger than any previous action and stating that Iran has not yet experienced sufficient pain.
Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting, he emphasized the United States’ intent to win, promising hard hits on Iranian targets and suggesting that Iran will eventually be forced to cease hostilities.
US forces resumed nightly strikes earlier this week after a brief pause for negotiations, but Iran responded with a surprise attack on US forces in the region on Tuesday.
In retaliation, US forces conducted strikes on Iranian positions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and released footage after a two‑hour mission.
During the cabinet meeting, Trump warned that the back‑and‑forth attacks are likely to continue, noting that Iran may gain temporary strength but will ultimately weaken.
He criticized Iranian negotiators for breaking promises, expressing frustration over their contradictory statements regarding nuclear discussions.
Trump said his confidence in the negotiating team is eroding due to perceived lies and misrepresentations, while senior officials remain engaged in diplomatic efforts.
The situation remains fluid as military and diplomatic actions develop. Observers caution that further escalation could have broader regional repercussions.
