Trump says he would consider bombing Iran again, drops sanctions relief
People walk in Tehran on June 24, shortly after a ceasefire with Israel. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamanei, on Friday, dropped plans to lift sanctions on Iran and said he would consider bombing Iran again if Tehran is enriching uranium to worrisome levels.
Trump reacted sternly to Khamanei's first remarks after a 12-day conflict with Israel that ended when the United States launched bombing raids last weekend against Iranian nuclear sites.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Japan Times
4 hours ago
- Japan Times
ICC President Tomoko Akane criticizes U.S. sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions against The Hague-based court, saying they risk destroying the system that supports it. "The sanctions have had impacts on third countries, and they violate international law," she told Japanese media outlets online Friday. "The ICC system based on the rule of war, which the international community has developed over the years, could collapse" if the sanctions continue, she added. The ICC had launched an official investigation into alleged war crimes by U.S. service members in Afghanistan. The court also issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The court's actions angered the United States, which is not an ICC member. On June 5, the State Department announced economic sanctions against four judges involved in the investigation and issuing the warrants, based on an executive order enabling U.S. sanctions against ICC personnel signed by Trump in February. "ICC, which punishes individuals who lead wars, is the last bastion of international law," Akane said from The Hague. She also stressed the importance of maintaining the court's presence. Akane called on ICC member states including Japan to take a stand against the U.S. actions, urging Washington to change its decision.
NHK
5 hours ago
- NHK
US treasury secretary says Trump may appoint new Fed chair around October
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump may appoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's successor in October or November. Trump indicated he will soon announce his choice to succeed Powell, whose term ends in May of next year. Bessent's remark came in an interview with US business channel CNBC on Friday. The president nominates the chair of the Federal Reserve from among the seven members of its Board of Governors. The term of one of them ends in January of next year. Bessent indicated Trump's nomination of the new chair may come in October or November, taking into consideration the time needed to obtain congressional approval if Trump is to appoint the nominee to the outgoing board member's seat. When asked about himself being a candidate, Bessent said, "I'll do what the president wants, but I think I have the best job in Washington." Bessent criticized the Fed's monetary policy, saying, "The Federal Reserve fell down on the American people in 2022, let the great inflation get away from them. They should have been hiking sooner." He indicated the Fed may once again make a mistake by delaying rate cuts, saying, "Studies have shown that people who fall down then tend to look at their feet, which makes them fall down more."
6 hours ago
ICC Pres. Akane Criticizes U.S. Sanctions
News from Japan World Jun 28, 2025 18:40 (JST) Tokyo, June 28 (Jiji Press)--International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions against the Hague-based court. "The sanctions have had impacts on third countries, and they violate international law," she told Japanese media outlets online Friday. "The ICC system based on the rule of war, which the international community has developed over the years, could collapse" if the sanctions continue, she added. The ICC had launched an official investigation into alleged war crimes by U.S. service members in Afghanistan. The court also issued arrest warrants, including for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These actions angered the United States, which is not an ICC member. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
