Trump: 'No Deal Needed With Iran for Enriched Uranium Transfer'
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington does not need a deal with Iran to transfer enriched uranium.
- Trump indicated he does not wish to meet with Iran's Supreme Leader, but a meeting could occur if a deal were possible, emphasizing Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
- He warned that any Iranian attack on U.S. soldiers would be a "good reason to restart the war" and assured that military or diplomatic means would lead to victory.
President Donald Trump asserted that the United States does not require an agreement with Iran to secure the transfer of enriched uranium from the country. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated, "We could take it right now," and expressed doubt about any resistance, adding, "there is no reason" as "it is buried."
We could take it right now.
Trump also conveyed his disinterest in meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. However, he suggested a meeting could materialize if a deal were on the table, emphasizing that it would demonstrate "respect." He reiterated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons.
there is no reason
Addressing the potential for renewed conflict, the U.S. president issued a warning: any Iranian attack on American soldiers would serve as "a good reason to restart the war." When questioned about the terms of a potential agreement, Trump cryptically responded, "you will see what the deal is," highlighting that a key element would be the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He confidently declared, "With military means or at the level of diplomacy, we will win."
I don't want to meet with the Supreme Leader of Iran.
Regarding Lebanon, Trump expressed optimism about progress in relations between Israel and Lebanon, stating that Beirut "deserves to have peace." He also mentioned having "spoken with Hezbollah" on the matter, believing that "things will happen there."
it would show respect
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.