Trump doesn’t rule out power plant attacks in Tehran after US retaliatory strikes

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10 Jun 2026 • 10:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump doesn’t rule out power plant attacks in Tehran after US retaliatory strikes

  • Donald Trump is considering new strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges, accusing Tehran of delaying peace negotiations, Fox News reported on Wednesday after a phone interview.
  • Trump stated Iran would “have to pay the price” for its negotiation tactics and praised a US naval blockade as historically successful.
  • Iran has threatened “even more severe and widespread attacks” if US military actions persist, indicating that peace talks are now in jeopardy.
  • The US recently launched strikes against Iran after accusing the country of shooting down an American Apache helicopter.
  • In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles and drones at US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, claiming significant damage.

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