New Trump threat: “Iran can be taken out in one night - it may be tomorrow night" | BBC News

President Trump has stepped up his threat to destroy Iran’s power stations, bridges and infrastructure ahead of his latest deadline. Trump has said that if Iran if doesn’t reopen the strait of Hormuz, “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.”

The US leader claimed that all of Iran’s bridges and power plants could be destroyed in just four hours, repeating his threat to return Iran to “the Stone Ages”. He also said that he was still hoping for a deal with Iran which he claimed was actively involved in negotiations to reach an agreement.

Trump was also asked about widespread criticism of his recent expletive-filled Truth Social post – in which he called Iranians “crazy bastards” and demanded they “open the f***** strait”. Several US politicians and commentators have suggested that the President is “crazy” and “unhinged”. Trump said he had not heard the criticism.

In Israel, at least eight people have been injured after Iranian strikes in several locations around Tel Aviv.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith and Lucy Williamson.

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