- In a phone interview with Real America's Voice, Trump says 'I'm sort of negotiating' and calls Iran 'devious negotiators.'
- Trump describes options: 'just bop along' and let Tehran fail economically, or 'hit them really, really hard.'
- Trump claims economic control over Iran, saying 'I'm their banker', referring to frozen assets.
- Pakistan says U.S. and Iran are close to 'some sort' of deal; Qatar says talks on the Strait of Hormuz are advanced despite new shipping attacks.
- Trump dismisses munitions concerns, blaming Biden for giving $300 billion to Ukraine.
- Since the conflict began in late February, Trump has repeatedly oscillated between threats of escalation and claims that a peace deal is imminent.
- Trump described one of his possible strategies as: 'Do what I’m doing now: just bop along' and look how bad they’re doing.
- Another option would be to 'Hit them really, really hard,' Mr. Trump said.
- Trump stated, 'We’re fine with munitions' but attributed low levels to Biden's actions.
In a phone interview with *Real America’s Voice*, President Trump criticized Iran as 'devious negotiators' and presented two options for dealing with the nation: let it fail economically or escalate military action.
“Economically, they are a mess. They can’t borrow money,” Trump stated, emphasizing U.S. control over frozen Iranian assets.
He also mentioned that the U.S. military is ramping up munitions production, countering concerns about low stockpiles.
“We’re fine with munitions... but the reason it’s low is because [Biden] gave $300 billion worth to Ukraine,” Trump claimed.5
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are reportedly advancing, with Pakistan indicating that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal, and Qatar noting progress in discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing regional tensions.4
Trump’s remarks come amid fluctuating threats of military escalation and claims of imminent peace deals since the conflict began in late February.6
“Do what I’m doing now: just bop along and look how bad they’re doing,” he added, outlining his current strategy.
As the situation evolves, the international community watches closely for developments in both military and diplomatic fronts.
“Trump claims 'I'm their banker' over frozen Iranian assets, asserting total control of their money. Pakistan and Qatar report advanced talks on a deal and Strait of Hormuz management, despite new shipping attacks, while Trump blames Biden's $300 billion Ukraine aid for low munitions.”
