President Trump said Monday night that the US has dismantled Iran's shape and that talks are 'very friendly.' He added that the siege was 'great' and that Iran pleaded for the siege to end, according to reports.
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The statement follows President Trump's earlier remarks Monday evening, when he said the US would defeat Iran with full force but that friendly talks were underway. The latest comments add a claim of decisive military victory and a characterization of the U.S.-led siege as effective, with Iran reportedly seeking its end. The remarks continue a pattern of Trump mixing hardline and conciliatory messaging as negotiations progress.
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