트럼프, ‘60일 종전 만료’ 이란에 “백기 항복” 요구…오만엔 “폭격” 위협

Donald Trump, the U.S. President, declared on June 17 that there is no timeline for ending the war with Iran, stating that Iran must offer "100 plates of surrender." In discussions with Oman, a country in negotiations with Iran over the Hormuz Strait shipping system, Trump threatened to "bomb them completely" if the passage is obstructed.

These remarks came as the 60-day negotiation deadline for ending hostilities expired. Fox News reported that Trump said on a call with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, "Oman will be bombed if they disrupt our passage." Separate reports indicated that U.S. officials were communicating directly with Iran's revolutionary guards via an informal channel, bypassing intermediaries.

However, Trump did not confirm if he met with the revolutionary guards during ongoing negotiations. He added, "Those people are playing poker, but they're dying right now." Trump also noted that the midterm elections have no bearing on his thoughts on the Iran situation, stating, "I have no timeline for ending the war. I'm not in a hurry."

The 60-day negotiation period under the June 17 Iran nuclear deal agreement expired on this day, leaving U.S.-Iran relations in a stalemate.