Trump warns of Iran nuclear threat, praises US pressure campaign
Donald Trump warned Iran would use nuclear weapons if it acquired them, and credited US sanctions and pressure for weakening Tehran.
In a recent interview with Fox News, former US President Donald Trump cautioned that Iran would have utilized nuclear weapons if they had acquired them, emphasizing his belief that Tehran would have employed such capabilities. The President attributed the decline of Iran to US sanctions and pressure, describing the Islamic Republic as having become a "failed state" due to the loss of its military prowess, including its navy, air force, and air defenses.
He further described Iranian officials as "very violent and evil people," underscoring the risks of Iran's potential nuclear capabilities. Trump also touted the effectiveness of the blockade on Iranian ports and the financial pressure campaign spearheaded by Washington against Tehran, attributing their weakening to these measures.
In April and June, the US and Iran reached two ceasefire agreements aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, these agreements were short-lived, as they failed to yield any tangible progress in resolving the nearly six-month-long conflict.
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