President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the United States would launch further airstrikes against Iran, following the initial strikes the previous day.

"We put heavy pressure on them yesterday, and we're going to put heavy pressure on them again today," he said. "And we'll see how the negotiations go. We were so close to having a deal, and they kept making us look foolish. They are making us look foolish. Because, you know, they've been dealing with very foolish presidents."

The remarks came hours after Iran attacked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan where U.S. troops are stationed.

The U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iran on Tuesday evening in retaliation for Iran shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter. The two countries had been in a de facto cease-fire for weeks, with President Trump repeatedly claiming that the belligerents were on the verge of reaching an agreement.

The two countries had been in a de facto cease-fire for weeks, with President Trump repeatedly claiming that the belligerents were on the verge of reaching an agreement. President Trump had warned that Iran would "pay a price" if negotiations stalled.

President Trump urged Iran to sign an accord to end the war.

Shortly after President Trump's remarks, U.S. forces fired on an oil tanker that had violated a blockade of Iranian ports and was attempting to transport oil from Iran.

President Trump's consistent position has been to maintain the blockade of Iranian coastlines and ports until a full agreement is reached.

The U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that a "precision weapon" was fired into the engine room of the large oil tanker Settebello, flying under the flag of Palau, as it attempted to break through the sea blockade with a shipment of Iranian crude oil. This is the eighth merchant vessel disabled by U.S. forces in Iranian waters.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that three Indian sailors were missing and 21 were rescued after the Settebello was struck. The ministry's statement did not mention U.S. forces or the blockade.

Col. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for Central Command, said U.S. forces had warned the crew before firing on the vessel.

The U.S. military said Wednesday morning that its targets were "air defense systems, ground control centers, and surveillance radar sites."

Iran stated that two reservoirs in the southern city of Sirik were hit by U.S. airstrikes, temporarily cutting off water supply to thousands of residents.

Iran also claimed responsibility for subsequent attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.

Jordan said it had intercepted five missiles aimed at an air base where U.S. aircraft are stationed.

Bahrain and Kuwait stated they had intercepted incoming ordnance but provided no further details.

"The Iranian military is in complete disarray. A significant portion of the military, like the Navy or Air Force, no longer exists. They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Middle East bully is finished!!!" Trump wrote in an early Wednesday post on Truth Social.

He added, "They are dragging their feet too long on negotiations. Now they will have to pay a price."

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