President Trump told Fox News on Thursday that if Iran reaches a nuclear deterrence capability, the United States would be forced to treat them with respect as 'Sir,' according to reports.
President Trump's latest remarks add a new dimension to his ongoing public stance on Iran's nuclear program. In recent weeks, he has issued a series of warnings and ultimatums. In a June 9 interview with ABC, he stated that Iran would stop firing on Israel for at least a week, and threatened to 'wipe out an entire infrastructure' if talks fail, as The Zioneer reported. On June 13, he raised the prospect of a military alternative. The Thursday Fox News interview, as reported by the source '301,' suggests a more conciliatory tone if Iran achieves nuclear deterrence. The full interview was not immediately available. The statement comes amid heavy US-Iran diplomatic activity and negotiations over enrichment limits.
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