Iran braces for more US strikes as Trump warns of expanded military action

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said US could resume military strikes on Iran if negotiations fail to produce a deal, signalling a tougher stance as diplomatic efforts appear to slow. Speaking at White House, Trump said Tehran was delaying progress on what he described as a ‘fully negotiated’ agreement, arguing that Tehran only needed to “start signing a paper” to finalise the deal. He accused Iranian officials of repeatedly asking for more time despite what he said was an essentially completed framework. POTUS suggested recent tensions, including an alleged Iranian drone incident involving a US Apache helicopter, could factor into Washington’s response. He said the United States had already carried out strikes and warned that further action could follow if talks collapse. Trump also declined to rule out targeting Iranian infrastructure, including power facilities and bridges, indicating that the scope of any renewed military campaign could expand depending on developments in the negotiations. His comments marked a shift from earlier remarks this week in which he had suggested a deal could be reached within days and expressed reluctance about renewed hostilities due to the potential for wider regional disruption. Despite the heightened rhetoric, diplomatic activity has continued. A Qatari delegation has reportedly arrived in Tehran in an effort to support ongoing mediation between the two sides. The situation remains fluid, with Trump combining pressure on Iran to finalise an agreement with warnings of possible escalation if talks do not advance. Iran reviews future of talks after repeated ceasefire violations