President Donald Trump stated Friday at Camp David that the United States will strike Iran "very hard" In coming weeks, saying Iranian negotiators are making him "angry" During talks to resolve the conflict.
"I'm losing faith in them because they do lie and do, they do misrepresent," Trump said. He cited extended discussions over nuclear issues as an example of what he views as unproductive negotiation, saying "they'll go out and they'll say, 'We never discussed nuclear.'" He added, "All they do is make me angry."
On renewed military operations, Trump stated, "You know, at some point they're [the Iranians] going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'"
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. But then "broke it, shot at commercial ships, and killed American soldiers." She stated that "President Trump is not going to stand by and allow this terrorist behavior to occur. Iran will continue to pay until they come to the table in, what President Trump deems, a meaningful way."
According to reports citing unnamed U.S. Officials, Trump has ordered fresh military attacks on Iran that could span several days, with American and Israeli forces planning potential joint strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure possibly beginning that weekend. However, a final decision had not been made, the sources said.
An Israeli official stated, "Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran."
U.S. Central Command reported that as of July 31, it redirected 30 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two during port blockade enforcement that resumed July 14. Nearly 30 ships were permitted passage for humanitarian aid.
Iran's military central command head Ali Abdollahi blamed the U.S. For "escalating tensions" In the Middle East. A senior Iranian official told the semi-official Tasnim News Agency that Tehran has "a comprehensive response plan that includes the vital infrastructure of the Zionist regime and U.S. energy infrastructure in the region," Adding, "We are fully prepared to carry it out."
Kuwait's military said Saturday morning it intercepted Iranian drone attacks. A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" Off Oman's coast, causing engine room damage with no personnel injuries reported.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem advised Americans on Saturday to reconsider travel to the Middle East due to potential "unforeseen escalation" With Iran and its proxies.