Trump Signals Tough Stance On Iran, Says US Prepared For Military Action
Donald Trump said on Monday that he has paused US attacks on Iran to give talks another chance.
Washington: On Monday, US President Donald Trump said Washington is ready to launch strong military action if diplomacy does not succeed. Stressing the need for swift progress in talks, he warned that the window for negotiations would close if discussions fail to advance. His statement is being viewed as an escalation of US pressure on Iran.
What did Donald Trump say?
Donald Trump said on Monday that he has paused US attacks on Iran to give talks another chance. But he clearly stated that if talks fail, he could order another major military strike.
The US President, in an interview, said that there isn't much time left for negotiations with Iran. When asked how much time he's willing to devote to diplomacy, he bluntly stated that there's very little time left. The matter will either move forward very quickly, or it will end completely. Trump's stance has further escalated the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
"We are in very deep talks with Iran. If they don't work out, we will go back to very strong military action," Trump said.
What did Iran say?
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei clarified that no external force will control the country's decisions. Washington will not decide whether there will be war or peace. Iran will take every necessary step to protect its borders and sovereignty. If diplomacy protects national interests, negotiations will take place, but no compromise will be made under pressure.
