US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington sees no reason to expand its military conflict with Iran and expects Tehran to eventually enter negotiations for a deal.
According to CBS, the US president made the remarks during an interview on the '60 Minutes' program, confirming that there is currently no plan to widen the war. He stated that he is not looking to do so and genuinely does not believe there is any justification for it.
Trump claimed that Iran has lost the conflict and is now ready for an agreement. He said Tehran was already seeking a deal prior to the US midterm elections, but the Democratic victory gave Iranian officials hope. He added that had the elections not occurred, an agreement might have been finalized within days.
Despite stressing that he does not seek escalation, Trump warned that the US military retains the ability to strike Iranian targets if necessary, specifically referencing the Mount Kolang facility. He noted that if an operation became necessary, US forces could complete it within an hour, though he currently sees no need.
He also asserted that the US monitors Iranian nuclear sites via its Space Force. Addressing naval security in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump insisted that regional Gulf allies must fully reimburse Washington for all military expenditures incurred.
Defending his record, Trump declared that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear arms was Washington's primary success. He stated that US operations in Iran and Venezuela resulted in a total of 18 deaths, comparing this to thousands killed in the 20-year war in Afghanistan, 5,000 in Iraq, and 60,000 in Vietnam.
Source: CBS
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