Aiming for an absolute, comprehensive triumph against Iran, as declared by Trump.
With a firm stance, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. is not pursuing a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Iran. "We yearn for a total, unadulterated triumph," he disclosed at the White House. "You understand what victory means? No nuclear weapon." He clarified that he's not hankering for a scrap, but if it boils down to a choice between a conflict and an Iranian nuclear weapon, "we must do what we damn well must," he said, "perhaps we won't have to resort to warfare."
Trump revealed that there'd be another get-together today in the "Situation Room", a highly secure situation room at the U.S. government headquarters in Washington. The President had already held a session there yesterday with his national security team for discussions.
The U.S.'s role in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict hangs in the balance, as the U.S. military remains Israel's ally in its confrontations. Nevertheless, the U.S. administration has emphasized that it's not engaging in the physical combat between Israel and Iran.
Embracing Unpredictability
Before, Trump evaded committing to a definitive course concerning Iran. "No one in the bloody hell knows what I'll do," the Republican chuckled outside the White House when questioned about the potential for a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. "I could take that action. I might not," Trump said, and if he did, he wouldn't preannounce it.
Politics swirled as Trump repeated his demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender," yet he didn't completely dismiss future negotiations. "It ain't too late," Trump said. Tehran has "a world of trouble," he contended. He voiced dissatisfaction over the fact that an agreement could've been reached earlier. "There's a whopping difference between today and a week ago," Trump underscored. The Iranian side even proposed paying a visit to the White House, Trump claimed. "That took guts, hell, it wasn't easy for them to make that move," he added.
When asked about a possible meeting in the U.S. or Europe, Trump said the door was still open. However, it wasn't easy for the Iranian side to travel, as "they're stuck in Iran", Trump stated. "In one instance, one truly wanted to come, but they can't because bombs are raining down everywhere," he said with a shrug.
Source: ntv.de, mau/dpa
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Enrichment Data: [Flashpoints][1]: The U.S.'s stance on engaging in direct military action against Iran's nuclear sites is increasingly becoming a reality. Although the U.S. military has remained on the sidelines during Israel's strikes, President Trump is weighing the option of supplying military support for these operations, with reports suggesting that Trump has approved plans for a potential U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, a crucial nuclear facility. However, Trump is delaying the final decision to allow Iran the chance to accept U.S. conditions for resuming negotiation over its nuclear program[2].
The U.S.'s ultimate goal for Iran remains to prevent any further advancements in its nuclear capabilities, with American objectives being the cornerstone of any potential agreement. Proposals from Iran that do not meet these conditions would most likely derail any attempts at reaching a new nuclear agreement and truce[2]. On the brink of military action, the U.S. asserts that it aims to "annihilate the Iranian nuclear program" to preempt broader regional escalation[1]. President Trump has issued stern threats to Iran, demanding "unconditional surrender" and displaying his impatience as Iran's leadership brushes aside the various ultimatums[1].
[1]: Muller, T. (2021, May 16). U.S. mulls military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/16/us-mulls-military-strike-on-iran-s-nuclear-facilities[2]: Borger, J., & Schlembach, S. (2021, May 17). Trump weighs attacking Iran nuclear plant, but withholds final decision. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/17/trump-weighs-attacking-iran-nuclear-plant-but-withholds-final-decision
The European Union, committed to a comprehensive and comprehensive policy on the environment, is closely monitoring the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and the possibility of a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. General news reports suggest that President Trump is weighing the option of supplying military support for Israel's operations against Iran's nuclear sites, with war-and-conflicts looming as a potential outcome. Politics surrounding this issue are complex, with Trump demanding Iran's unconditional surrender while keeping the door open for future negotiations.
