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Trump: I'm not in a hurry to restart Iran talks

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • President Trump stated that both US economic sanctions and military strikes against Iran are effective.
  • He expressed no urgency to resume negotiations with Iran, indicating a willingness to let the situation persist.
  • Trump also commented on Iran's severe inflation, collapsing economy, and harsh treatment of its citizens.

President Donald Trump asserted that the United States' "economic war" and military actions against Iran have proven effective. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Trump indicated he is not in any rush to restart negotiations with Tehran.

I have no timetable.

— Donald TrumpWhen asked about resuming negotiations with Iran.

When questioned by the Al Jazeera reporter on whether economic sanctions were more effective than military strikes, Trump maintained that both approaches held equal weight. He further elaborated on his lack of urgency for renewed talks, stating, "I have no timetable," and expressed readiness to prolong the current state of affairs.

severe inflation, and the economy is collapsing

— Donald TrumpDescribing Iran's economic situation.

Trump also pointed to Iran's dire economic situation, noting "severe inflation" and a "collapsing economy." He further criticized the Iranian government's treatment of its people, referencing the prior killing of protesters.

I don't think" [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei] is dead

— Donald TrumpSpeculating on the health of Iran's Supreme Leader.

In a separate interview on conservative commentator Glenn Beck's podcast, Trump speculated about the health of Iran's Supreme Leader, suggesting he did not believe Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had died but was severely injured. Trump added that if Khamenei were deceased, the Iranian people would be putting on a remarkable "performance."

putting on quite a performance

— Donald TrumpReferring to a potential Iranian deception about their leader's health.
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