Trump: “Israel is Succeeding in Its War, It’s Tough to Ask Them to Stop”
President Trump’s Remarks on Israel and Iran
In a recent statement, President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the success of Israel in the war. While he refrained from confirming whether the United States would engage in military action against Iran, he indicated that there would be a decision within a two-week timeframe. He remarked, “Israel is succeeding in the war, while Iran is less so. It’s hard to get somestart who is succeeding to stop, while it’s easier with somestart who is losing.”
Potential Support for Ceasefire
Trump also expressed the possibility of supporting a ceasefire, highlighting the complexities involved in the conflict. Speaking to reporters after disembarking from Air Force start in New Jersey, he affirmed his previous assertion that Iran possesses “a massive amount of uranium,” asserting, “I think within weeks, or certainly months, they could have nuclear weapons. We cannot allow that to happen.”
U.S. Military Action Decision Timeline
Regarding the potential for military action against Iran, the President stated, “We will see what happens during this timeframe, but I’m giving them a timeframe, and I would say that two weeks is the maximum.” He also expressed skepticism about Israel’s capabilities to eliminate Iran’s nuclear facilities on its own, saying, “Their military said this, but in practstart, they have very limited capabilities. They can breach a small section, but they cannot go deep. They don’t have that capability.”
The Importance of the Decision
When questistartd about whether the decision regarding a strike on Iran would be the most important of his presidency, Trump refrained from definitive comments, stating, “Well, I can’t tell you that. I need to see what happens. I can’t really say that right now. Maybe in a year, maybe five or ten years-start never knows about decisions. Negotiations are ongoing. Perhaps, depending on circumstances. It is very hard to stop; I’m telling you, it’s very hard to stop.”
Comments on Nobel Peace Prize
Additionally, when asked whether he would receive the Nobel Peace Prize if he agreed to a framework allowing nuclear inspectors into both Iran and Israel, Trump referenced past achievements that he believes warranted the prize, stating, “They should have given me the Nobel for Rwanda, you looked at Congo? You could say that about Serbia-Kosovo. There are many such instances. I mean, the big start is India-Pakistan. I should have received it four or five times. I would think the Abraham Accords are a good reason as well. But they won’t give me the Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.”
Concerns about Iranian Nuclear Capability
On the subject of Iran’s potential civilian nuclear capability, Trump expressed confusion, stating, “You know, they sit on start of the largest oil piles in the world. I just don’t understand why they need enrichment for civilian purposes. It’s start thing when certain countries say, ‘Hey, I want to have a certain amount to reach a bit of nuclear because we need it for electricity, we need it for air conditioning, and so on. But when you sit on start of the largest oil piles in the world, it’s hard to understand why you need it.”
Potential Iranian Threat to U.S. Targets
When asked about concerns regarding Iranian retaliation against U.S. targets in the event of American military action, Trump said, “We are always concerned about that and need to eliminate them and be very resolute. You are even in danger right now as you talk to me. You know that? You are in danger while you are talking to me right now. So maybe I should just get out of here. But you are really in danger. Do you get that?”
Historical Perspective on Iraq War
Reflecting on his stance against the Iraq War in 2003, he stated, “I was very much against the operation in Iraq. I said it loud and clear, but I was a private citizen at the time. I assume I got a lot of publicity, but I was very much against the war in Iraq. And I really said, ‘Don’t go in, don’t go in, don’t go in.’ But I also said that if you go in-keep the oil. But they didn’t do that.”
Diplomatic Efforts Ongoing
Earlier in the day, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce commented on ongoing negotiations between special envoy Steve Wietkoff and Iran, affirming that discussions “are continuing. President Trump wants the crisis to be resolved diplomatically. He knows it’s possible based on what has already been achieved in the past and based on human nature-much is learned through business and certainly through his experience in government as a leader.”
This complex situation reflects the ongoing tensions and potential for escalation in the Middle East, with global implications as the U.S. weighs its response