Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran as Peace Talks Proceed; Ghalibaf Warns of Iranian Response

On June 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a public threat of military action against Iran, stating he would 'hit harder' in response to Iran's support for Hezbollah. The statement was made amid ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, responded by vowing that 'our armed forces are ready to respond' to any such threats. Ghalibaf accused the U.S. of desperation, suggesting that if American threats had any real impact, the current situation would not have occurred. He further stated that Iran does not take American threats into account, implying that the U.S. should reconsider its approach.