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U.S. has 'all options on the table' regarding Iran, says UN envoy
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U.S. has 'all options on the table' regarding Iran, says UN envoy

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - U.S.
  • Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that President Trump has all options on the table regarding Iran, including further military action.
  • Waltz rejected reports of Pentagon rationing of military equipment, asserting the U.S.
  • military has sufficient resources for the campaign.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz asserted that President Donald Trump is considering all options, including military action, in dealing with Iran. Waltz emphasized that diplomatic, economic, and military avenues are being pursued to achieve a clear strategic objective.

The president has all options on the table. And he is exercising both the diplomatic, economic, and military path to achieve a very clear strategic objective.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz explaining the administration's approach to Iran in an interview with NBC.

Waltz specifically refuted claims of rationing military equipment within the Pentagon. He stated that the U.S. military possesses all necessary resources to effectively conduct the ongoing campaign. He further suggested that individuals leaking such information should face legal consequences.

The ambassador's remarks coincide with a pause in U.S. aggression against Iran, as sources indicate Trump is exploring diplomatic solutions. This de-escalation follows a two-week intensification of conflict after Trump rescinded a memorandum that had previously paused hostilities. The war, which began on February 28, has reportedly cost $37.5 billion, with the military seeking an additional $67 billion.

The U.S. Army, and I have verified this by all possible means, has everything necessary to execute this campaign with the necessary effectiveness. And I just have to tell you that the people who are leaking this nonsense deserve to be in jail.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz refuting reports of equipment shortages and criticizing leakers.

Waltz highlighted the military's success, noting unprecedented air and sea superiority over Iran. He stated, "The U.S. military has executed a phenomenally successful campaign. As you know, I am a veteran from my career, and we have never had this kind of air superiority and maritime superiority, with unrestricted access to Iran, as we have at this moment."

The U.S. military has executed a phenomenally successful campaign. As you know, I am a veteran from my career, and we have never had this kind of air superiority and maritime superiority, with unrestricted access to Iran, as we have at this moment.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz describing the military's success in operations against Iran.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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