Trump: Military action against Iran not over, rules out immediate talks

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that American military operations targeting Iran might continue, while firmly rejecting the possibility of immediate talks with Tehran. Addressing reporters, Trump asserted that Iran is currently experiencing severe military and economic strain following recent confrontations.

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They're not paying their troops. They're in deep trouble.

"They're not paying their troops. They're in deep trouble," Trump stated, emphasizing the nation's limited capabilities. He cautioned against interpreting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a definitive end to potential U.S. military engagement against Iran. "They are in deep trouble, they have very little capacity, the Strait of Hormuz is open, it doesn't mean we finished with the military," Trump added.

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They are in deep trouble, they have very little capacity, the Strait of Hormuz is open, it doesn't mean we finished with the military.

The President provided no specific details regarding potential future operations or the conditions that might trigger further U.S. military action. He also dismissed the prospect of immediate negotiations with the Iranian leadership. "There's not a lot to speak with Iran, we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open," he said, underscoring that Washington is not pursuing negotiations at this time, despite the vital maritime route being unblocked.

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There's not a lot to speak with Iran, we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open.

When questioned about potentially penalizing Russia if Moscow failed to scale back its ties with Iran, Trump replied, "It depends, I think Russia has behaved quite well, so far regarding the Strait of Hormuz." He did not specify Moscow's actions or confirm any firm commitments from Russia concerning its engagements with Tehran. Trump refrained from declaring the overarching crisis resolved, even while portraying the strait's reopening as a pivotal development, and maintained a stringent public stance against immediate talks.

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It depends, I think Russia has behaved quite well, so far regarding the Strait of Hormuz.