Trump warns Iran: 'I may need to destroy the rest of the country'

President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran, stating he may need to "destroy the rest of the country" to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, with decisions expected soon. Trump said from the Oval Office on Thursday that US forces are on full alert for new operations, while claiming Iran would need 25 years to rebuild. The threat comes as Iran submitted a new proposal via Qatar, demanding sanctions relief, frozen asset release, and war reparations. Washington insists nuclear talks must come first, and no new attack order has been issued. The warning follows Republican losses in midterm elections, with tensions in the Strait of Hormuz raising global energy security concerns.