President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he does not believe the war with Iran will be renewed, and that any escalation would be faster. He also stated that he has learned to know Iranian leaders and is not sure he wants to make a deal with them, according to reports.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he does not believe the war with Iran will be renewed, and that any escalation would be faster. The remarks, reported by multiple sources, also cast doubt on the nuclear deal, with Trump saying he learned to know Iran's leaders and is not sure he wants to make a deal with them. This evening statement follows a series of earlier comments from Trump earlier Wednesday, when he took a harder line.
Earlier Wednesday, at 11:24 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Trump said he does not want a deal with Iran, describing the Iranians as "sick people" (version 1). Shortly after, in a follow-up statement, Trump said he is not sure he wants to make a deal with them after getting to know them (version 2). The thread shows a shift from outright rejection to a more conditional assessment of negotiations.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past weeks, Trump has oscillated between threats and openness. On June 28, he warned that the US may be forced to "militarily complete the job" against Iran. Earlier, on June 8, he said the US military was on alert and urged Iran to return to negotiations after a missile barrage. On June 15, he told the New York Times he would "renew military attacks" if nuclear talks falter. These statements reflect ongoing tensions as the US and Iran navigate a volatile period.
It remains unclear what prompted Trump's latest assessment of the war's likelihood, and whether this represents a policy shift or a rhetorical adjustment. No official clarification from the White House has been provided.
5 developments
- StrongTrump: No war with Iran, but US may strike again tonight
- ConfirmedTrump says Netanyahu will do what he tells him, claims Israel won't return to war with Iran
- StrongTrump says war with Iran over, Iran agreed to never hold nuclear weapons
- StrongTrump on Iran ceasefire: As long as they respect us, no problems
Source and signal
- Internal intake