Trump prepares new crushing strikes on Iran - WSJ
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and intends to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections, reports The Wall Street Journal. The nature and scale of possible strikes remain unclear, and the president's position may change under the influence of election results. The US continues economic pressure, and indirect contacts through mediators persist.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told his aides that he plans to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing officials. The nature and scale of possible strikes remain unclear, and the president's position may change depending on the election results. The US has made it clear to Iran and mediators that Trump does not intend to lift the blockade, hoping that further economic pressure will force Tehran to agree to Washington's demands. Indirect contacts through Qatar and other mediators continue, but Trump is not sure that Iranian authorities will accept his conditions on the nuclear program. Earlier, Kursur reported that at the UN General Assembly, Trump made harsh statements against Iran, criticizing its nuclear activities and support for terrorist groups. He also did not rule out the extreme option in which the Islamic Republic could cease to exist as a result of a military strike.