Trump implores Iranians to 'rise up and fight' as he shrugs off 'worthless' talks
President Donald Trump on Tuesday entreated Iranians to “rise up and fight” while also dismissing the possibility that U.S. strikes on Iran are intended to bring Tehran to the negotiating table.
TL;DR
- President Trump encouraged Iranians to "rise up and fight."
- Trump dismissed reports that U.S. strikes on Iran are meant to bring Tehran to negotiations.
- U.S. Central Command announced additional strikes on Iran.
- The strikes are in retaliation for Iran targeting U.S. forces in Jordan and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump stated he does not care if Iran signs an agreement, calling it potentially "worthless."