Trump intends to change his position on Iran - opinion
A White House source reported that US President Donald Trump prefers not to intervene in the Iranian crisis, counting on the inevitable collapse of the regime. The American side claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open and safe. Trump also stated that Iran could have obtained nuclear weapons within weeks and that Israel would be the first target.
A White House source told Al Jazeera that US President Donald Trump has adopted a non-interventionist approach toward Iran, counting on the inevitable collapse of the Iranian regime. The American side claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open, all naval mines have been neutralized, and tankers carrying tens of millions of barrels of oil pass through daily under convoy. The statement emphasizes that the US is in a favorable position due to its dominance in the strait and the collapse of Iran's economy, and that Trump will not allow the regime to manipulate him as previous presidents did. Trump also stated that Iran could have obtained nuclear weapons within weeks and would have used them for attacks, naming Israel as the first target. Earlier, Trump expressed confidence that the war with Iran would end soon and that the US would achieve an easy victory. The article is based on statements from an anonymous source and the president himself, without independent verification.