President Donald Trump said in an exclusive interview with Barak Ravid that everyone involved in the Iran negotiations asked him not to shoot, according to additional quotes published Monday evening. The remark adds a new dimension to Trump's public stance on the talks.
The quote, published Monday evening, is part of an exclusive interview with journalist Barak Ravid. Trump said that everyone involved in the negotiations — including, reportedly, US and Israeli officials — urged him to avoid a military strike. The full interview has not been released, but the excerpt adds a new layer to Trump's public posture on the Iran talks. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump has previously warned Iran that it would be bombed 'at levels never seen' if no deal is reached, and stated that his representatives held contacts with Tehran. The new remark publicly reveals that even as Trump threatens military action, he is also being counseled to exercise restraint.
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