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U.S. UN Ambassador: Trump giving Iran time for negotiations, no weapon shortage
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U.S. UN Ambassador: Trump giving Iran time for negotiations, no weapon shortage

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. ambassador to the UN stated that President Trump is giving Iran time for negotiations.
  • The ambassador denied claims that the U.S. is conserving weapons due to a prolonged conflict with Iran.
  • Both the U.S. and Iran have temporarily halted attacks, with communication occurring through mediators.

The United States is temporarily halting its airstrikes against Iran to allow time for negotiations, according to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated on Fox News Sunday that while the U.S. has deployed additional forces to the Middle East and remains prepared to resume attacks, President Trump is providing a window for diplomatic progress.

President Trump is giving a certain amount of time and leeway for negotiations to take place.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz explaining the pause in airstrikes against Iran.

This pause in military action follows 13 consecutive days of U.S. airstrikes, which were suspended starting April 24. Iran has also temporarily ceased retaliatory attacks against U.S. allies in the region. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that messages are being exchanged with the U.S. through intermediaries.

The United States has deployed additional forces to the Middle East and is prepared to resume attacks at any time.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz emphasizing the U.S.'s readiness for military action.

Waltz emphasized that the suspension of airstrikes does not signify a abandonment of military options, asserting that President Trump is keeping all response measures open. He also refuted reports suggesting the U.S. is reducing airstrikes due to concerns about its weapons stockpile. Speaking on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' Waltz asserted that the U.S. military possesses all necessary resources to effectively conduct operations against Iran.

The U.S. military has everything it needs to effectively carry out the Iran operation.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz refuting claims of weapon shortages.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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