President Donald Trump mentioned yesterday that Iran is “seriously talking” with the United States, whereas declining to say whether or not he has determined on a possible army strike in opposition to the regime.
“Some people think that. Some people don’t,” Trump mentioned when requested about considerations that backing away from a strike would embolden Tehran. “But they are talking to us, seriously talking to us,” the president instructed reporters aboard Air Force One.
Trump once more refused to offer specifics a couple of potential army strike, repeating feedback he has made beforehand.
The president’s remarks observe renewed warnings earlier this week that the United States might take army motion if Iran doesn’t agree to barter a nuclear deal, together with Trump’s assertion that an “armada” was moving toward the region. He has additionally sharply criticized Iran’s violent crackdown on widespread anti-government protests.
In an alternate with reporters on Friday, Trump brushed apart questions on whether or not he may cut back the US naval presence near Iran.
“We’ll see how it all works out,” he mentioned. “You know, they have to float someplace. They might as well float near Iran.”