President Donald Trump said at a rally in Michigan that Iranians 'are not people you can bribe' and that the US 'will hit them very hard,' while also stating that 'very friendly negotiations are underway.' The remark, reported Monday evening, signals a mix of continued military pressure and diplomatic openness.
President Donald Trump struck a dual note on Iran during a rally in Michigan on Monday, asserting that the Iranians are 'not people you can bribe' and that the US 'will hit them very hard,' while simultaneously claiming that 'very friendly negotiations are underway.' The remark continues Trump's pattern of mixing confrontational rhetoric with openness to a deal. The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's threats to strike Iran, as well as his signals that Tehran is eager for a settlement. The current remark adds a new layer: the assertion that negotiations are already in progress and are 'very friendly,' though no details on the nature or venue of those talks were provided. The White House has not issued an official readout of the rally remarks.
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