Trump: Not in a Rush to End War with Iran, Will Not Use Nuclear Weapons
US President Trump stated he is not rushing to end the war with Iran but warned that time is running out for Iran. He also explicitly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons.
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(CNA, Tehran 23rd, Foreign Dispatch) US President Donald Trump posted today stating that the United States is not in a rush to end the war with Iran, but for Iran, "time is tight". Additionally, Trump told reporters that the US will not use nuclear weapons in the war against Iran.
AFP reported that currently, the prospects for US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan are unclear, and there are no signs that all parties will resume diplomatic efforts to end the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
Since Trump indefinitely extended the Middle East ceasefire, both the US and Iran have shifted their focus to the Strait of Hormuz, which faces retaliatory blockade by Iran. This was originally an export chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports.
Trump stated on social media: "I have plenty of time, but Iran does not—time is tight!" He added that Iran's military has been destroyed, "their leaders are gone, the blockade is tight and secure, and the situation will only get worse."
Earlier, Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition, Trump also stated today that he will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran.
Reuters reported that when asked if he would use such weapons, Trump told reporters at the White House: "Why would I use nuclear weapons? We have already completely crushed them using very conventional means; we didn't use nuclear weapons."
He added: "No, I won't use them. No one should be allowed to use nuclear weapons."
When asked how long he is willing to wait to reach a long-term peace agreement with Iran, Trump replied: "Don't rush me."
He mentioned that during the previous two-week ceasefire, Iran might have "slightly" stockpiled some weapons, but the US military could destroy them in about a day. (Translation: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150424
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(CNA, Tehran 23rd, Foreign Dispatch) US President Donald Trump posted today stating that the United States is not in a rush to end the war with Iran, but for Iran, "time is tight". Additionally, Trump told reporters that the US will not use nuclear weapons in the war against Iran.
AFP reported that currently, the prospects for US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan are unclear, and there are no signs that all parties will resume diplomatic efforts to end the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
Since Trump indefinitely extended the Middle East ceasefire, both the US and Iran have shifted their focus to the Strait of Hormuz, which faces retaliatory blockade by Iran. This was originally an export chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.
The US has imposed a naval blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports.
Trump stated on social media: "I have plenty of time, but Iran does not—time is tight!" He added that Iran's military has been destroyed, "their leaders are gone, the blockade is tight and secure, and the situation will only get worse."
Earlier, Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition, Trump also stated today that he will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran.
Reuters reported that when asked if he would use such weapons, Trump told reporters at the White House: "Why would I use nuclear weapons? We have already completely crushed them using very conventional means; we didn't use nuclear weapons."
He added: "No, I won't use them. No one should be allowed to use nuclear weapons."
When asked how long he is willing to wait to reach a long-term peace agreement with Iran, Trump replied: "Don't rush me."
He mentioned that during the previous two-week ceasefire, Iran might have "slightly" stockpiled some weapons, but the US military could destroy them in about a day. (Translation: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150424
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