US president accuses Iran of killing citizens, urges end to crisis
Donald Trump says Iran cannot pay military salaries and is killing citizens at unprecedented levels, calling for an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of killing its citizens at alarming rates, even without any protests, and called for an urgent halt to what he described as a humanitarian crisis. Trump's claim that Iran is unable to pay the salaries of a significant portion of its military was reported by The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal quoted the White House as stating that President Trump has effectively dismantled Iran's military and nuclear facilities, and is now set to crush the Iranian economy to force Tehran's compliance.
The White House spokesperson emphasized that Iran should reach an immediate agreement to avoid facing serious consequences for refusing to comply. According to the newspaper, Vice President J.D. Vance had previously briefed Trump on the possibility of Iran abandoning its nuclear program through direct negotiations, placing the blame for the recent escalation squarely on Iran's shoulders.
Iran had threatened retaliation against expanded US economic sanctions, warning that Washington's move would sever Iran's economic lifeline as other key trading partners refused to comply with US pressure tactics.
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