Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out
Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.
President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is not dismissing the possibility of launching military action against Iran before the midterms, despite earlier asserting that the United States would refrain from attacking Tehran prior to voters casting their ballots. When questioned outside the White House regarding the connection between potential military action and the midterms, Trump responded: We may.
I mean, we ll see. This statement signified a marked shift from Trump's earlier position, which unequivocally stated that the United States would not launch any strikes against Iran before the Midterm Elections. Trump reiterated his assessment of Iran's dire circumstances following the conflict, asserting that the nation is in a state of severe distress.
He cited the country's failing economy, defeated military, lack of navy, and absence of an air force. Additionally, Trump claimed that inflation in Iran had skyrocketed to 300%. Furthermore, he addressed a recently announced energy agreement between Russia and the United States, highlighting the substantial quantities of diesel fuel Moscow intended to supply to the US and global markets.
Trump expressed gratitude towards President Putin for this significant deal, emphasizing that it would entail a large amount of diesel, which he deemed desirable. The president explained that this additional supply would contribute to lower energy prices. Trump also elaborated on the planned execution of Nidal Hasan, the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, defending the use of the death penalty in his case.
He stated that Hasan had killed 13 or 14 people and wounded 20-some-odd others, describing the individual as mentally unstable. Trump affirmed his stance that the individual should face the death penalty, adding that he did not care how Hasan was executed, as long as it occurred. Upon being asked if he had approved the execution to be broadcast live, Trump confirmed that he had done so.
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