Trump says he would bomb Iran again if provoked

Xinhua, Philippine News Agency

FILE: President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud at the Royal Court Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok; The White House/Facebook)

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would consider ordering another military strike against Iran if the country intensifies its nuclear activities.

“Without a question. Absolutely,” Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room.

Trump also confirmed that his administration has dropped a plan to ease sanctions on Iran, which had been under consideration as part of a potential diplomatic opening.

Later Friday, the US Senate voted against a resolution that would have limited the president’s authority to launch further military action against Iran without congressional approval. (Xinhua)