U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not currently plan to strike Iran immediately, according to the Financial Times. In an interview conducted by phone on Tuesday local time, Trump played down speculation that Washington was preparing to escalate its conflict with Iran after the midterm elections. He indicated that he was satisfied with the current standoff, while also saying he was ready to take further military action if needed.
During the roughly six-minute interview, Trump said, 「We seem to be getting everything we want.」 Asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strong suggestion that an attack could come later this week, Trump replied that he was ready and that the U.S. could move at any time if action became necessary, though he added that such a step might not be needed at all.
Trump also said energy prices would fall sharply after the midterm elections. He claimed that more oil is now moving through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war and said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is successfully choking Tehran’s economy. He added that he would not disclose any attack plans in advance, but said indirect talks with Iran over the nuclear issue are still ongoing.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not currently have an immediate plan to strike Iran, according to the Financial Times, and he downplayed speculation that Washington was preparing to escalate the conflict after the midterm elections.
Trump says no immediate strike is planned
In a phone interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday local time, Trump suggested he was satisfied with the current standoff with Iran, while also saying he was prepared for further military action if necessary.
During the roughly six-minute interview, Trump said, 「We seem to be getting everything we want.」
Asked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strong indication that an attack could come later this week, Trump said, 「I’m ready, we’re ready. If action is needed, we can strike at any time, but maybe there will be no need to do that at all.」
Comments on energy prices and pressure on Tehran
Trump also said energy prices would fall sharply after the midterm elections. He said more oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war, and that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is successfully choking Tehran’s economy.
He added, 「This is a great situation.」
Indirect nuclear talks are still underway
Trump said he would not share any attack plans in advance, but added that indirect talks with Iran over the nuclear issue are still continuing.
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