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Trump Says U.S. “Has No Patience Left” With Iran

 WASHINGTON (June 18, 2025) – President Donald Trump declared today that the United States has “run out of patience” with Iran amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. He said he delivered a “final ultimatum” to Tehran, which was ignored, and hinted at possible military intervention without confirming any plans .

President Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House on June 18 (Photo: AP)

Key Points:

  • Trump warned Supreme Leader Khamenei: “Good luck” — signaling growing pressure 

  • He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nearly daily, encouraging Israel’s campaign.

  • Trump emphasized the situation has dramatically changed and “no one knows what I’m going to do next” .

Reactions from U.S. Officials:

  • Sen. Lindsey Graham said he feels “more optimistic than ever” about ending Iran’s nuclear program and warned that without U.S. support, Israel can’t dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure 

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed U.S. forces are prepared for any decision Trump makes regarding Iran but declined to detail specific attack plans 

Iran’s Response:

  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warned that any U.S. military intervention would spark a full-scale regional war and said Arab nations would deny U.S. access to their bases for strikes on Iran 

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