President Donald Trump said the concern over Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon now outweighs the concern about a global recession, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The statement marks a notable shift from his position days earlier, when he cited 'fear of a global catastrophe — a global recession' as his reason for pursuing a deal.
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that the risk of a nuclear-armed Iran now outweighs the risk of a global recession, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The remark represents a rhetorical recalibration of his administration's Iran policy. Just days earlier, Trump stated that his motivation for striking a deal with Tehran was 'fear of a global catastrophe — a global recession.' The newly stated hierarchy — nuclear fear above economic fear — comes as diplomatic talks remain stalled and as Trump has issued escalating threats of military action against Iran over the past weeks. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump warned on June 16 that 'all hell will rain down' on Iran if it obtains nuclear weapons, and on June 13 raised the prospect of an 'ultimate alternative' if talks fail. The administration's public posture has oscillated between negotiating and threatening, with the president now publicly reframing the primary danger. The source is a single on-record statement from Trump; the precise context or venue of the remark has not been detailed.
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