President Donald Trump stated Thursday morning that negotiations with Iran may yield a different outcome this time, while warning that the US is prepared to strike if necessary. 'We were ready to attack,' Trump said, adding that the US is ready to carry out the operation if required.
President Donald Trump issued a statement Thursday morning suggesting that negotiations with Iran may produce a different outcome this time, while reiterating that the United States is prepared to strike if necessary. According to the statement, Trump said: 'It's possible that this time the negotiations will be different; and it's possible not. We were ready to attack. In life, people understand when you are really ready and when you are only bluffing. And if necessary, we are ready to carry it out.'
The statement comes amid a prolonged diplomatic and military standoff between the US and Iran. Trump has made a series of similar remarks in recent weeks, including threats of a large-scale attack and assertions that Iran is 'enthusiastic' about a deal. The administration has maintained a dual-track policy of simultaneous negotiation and military pressure.
The quote was reported via a single source and has not been independently confirmed by official US channels. The Zioneer is assessing the statement against the broader context of US-Iran diplomacy.
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