'Weapon-wielding' Trump issues new chilling threat to Iran – 'get smart soon'

Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran. Taking to the social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, the US President published a picture of himself holding a weapon while explosions erupt in the background.

The image, seemingly AI-generated or modified with a graphic programme, was accompanied by the caption “No more Mr. Nice Guy!”. It also came with a message which read: “Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon! President DJT”

The message also mentioned the nuclear issue, which seems to be the main reason why a deal has not been struck yet between Iran and the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued on Monday that Iran’s nuclear activities are “the reason why we’re in this in the first place.”

He told Fox News: “There’s no doubt in my mind that at some point in the future, if this radical clerical regime remain in charge in Iran, they will decide they want a nuclear weapon. That fundamental issue still has to be confronted. That still remains the core issue here.”

Mentioning the King, who is currently visiting the US, the President told guests: “We have militarily defeated that particular opponent and we’re never going to let that opponent, and Charles agrees with me even more than I do, we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon, they know that. And we are going to stand defiant and triumphant against the forces of communism, fascism, and tyranny.”

The King also gave a speech at the state dinner, following his historic address to the US Congress. The monarch said: “Yes, we have had our moments of difficulty even in more recent history.”

And following Trump’s controversial comments about the King “agreeing” with him, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The King is naturally mindful of his Government’s long-standing and well-known position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation.”