Trump says top Iranian officials called him directly, asking US to stop bombing: Report
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump revealed that top Iranian officials reached out to him directly to plead for an end to American airstrikes following what he described as a wave of "vicious" and "violent" US military operations, according to a report.
The direct communication marks a critical moment amid escalating tensions that intensified after the US launched targeted strikes following the loss of an Army Apache helicopter near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens more strikes against Iran
The high-stakes exchange between the US and Iran came as Trump confirmed that the US military had delivered significant blows to Iranian infrastructure.
Speaking to Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump disclosed that the operation involved 49 Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets targeting radar and air defense systems.
The strikes reportedly hit critical military positions about 40 miles outside Tehran, as well as targets along Iran’s southwestern coast on the Persian Gulf.
Trump issued a stark ultimatum, signaling that the US is prepared to rapidly escalate its military campaign if Iran does not immediately sign an agreement to resolve the crisis.
He underscored that warning by stating, “We'll bomb the s**t out of them tomorrow.”
Trump blasts Iran before US strikes
The latest military action followed a series of sharp warnings from the White House earlier in the week.
On Tuesday, June 9, Trump took to Truth Social to accuse Iran of failing to engage seriously in diplomatic efforts, declaring that the window for a favorable agreement may have closed.
In his post, Trump wrote, “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!”
While Trump did not immediately elaborate on the specific economic, diplomatic, or military consequences Iran could face, the subsequent airstrikes provided a swift and concrete demonstration of American resolve.
Strait of Hormuz incident escalates tensions
The rapidly deteriorating situation was reportedly triggered by the recent loss of an American Army Apache helicopter near the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies.
Although US officials have not publicly linked the helicopter incident directly to Iran, the latest strikes underscored Washington’s determination to maintain military pressure while keeping diplomatic channels open.
A US official told CNN that the latest actions were intended as a warning to Tehran rather than an attempt to derail ongoing negotiations.
According to the official, the administration believes the targeted military action will not prevent the two sides from eventually reaching an agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
