December 29, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared open to additional military action against Iran if the country attempts to build up its reserves of ballistic weapons and reestablish its nuclear program. However, he urged the country to negotiate.

“Now, I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are we’re going to have to knock them down. We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening,” Trump said, standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“I heard Iran wants to make a deal. If they want to make a deal that’s much smarter,” the president continued.

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