U.S. Warns Iran of Escalated Strikes If Nuclear Talks Fail
WATCH: White House says U.S. will strike Iran 'harder' than ever if talks are unproductive

Saying that U.S. forces are “very close to meeting the core objectives” of the military action against Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that “productive conversations” with Iran were ongoing but stressed that more strikes could come if they’re unsuccessful.
The White House says U.S. forces are close to achieving military objectives against Iran while diplomatic talks continue. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned of "harder" strikes if conversations prove unproductive. The statement signals a dual strategy combining military pressure with diplomatic engagement.
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