Trump Threatens Iran With Bombs, Russia With Oil Tariffs

By The Media Line Staff

US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued stark warnings to both Iran and Russia amid ongoing global tensions. In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump warned Iran that if Tehran does not come to a deal with Washington over its nuclear program, “there will be bombing,” and threatened to impose secondary tariffs similar to measures he took four years ago.

Trump’s comments come as US and Iranian officials reportedly engage in discussions over a new nuclear deal, though Tehran has so far rebuffed the threat. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi indicated that Tehran had sent a reply via Oman, but details remain sparse. read more...