Trump says US will ‘win through diplomacy or military action’ against Iran, says deal not necessary for access to uranium | Today’s news
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (June 4th) that the United States will prevail in its confrontation with Iran, whether through diplomacy or military action, as talks continue on a possible deal to end months of conflict in the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump expressed confidence that Washington will achieve its goals regardless of how the dispute ends.
“We’re going to win one way or another,” Trump said.
“It will be military or on paper.
His comments came as US and Iranian officials continue discussions on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and reducing regional tensions.
Military action could continue if US troops are attacked
Trump he also clarified that military operations against Iran could be resumed if US personnel were attacked.
Asked whether the United States might renew the strikes, Trump linked any future action to the safety of American forces.
“If they were going to kill American soldiers, that would be a good reason for them to do it,” he said.
The warning underscores the administration’s position that military force remains an option even as diplomatic efforts continue.
Trump says US doesn’t need Iran uranium deal
Addressing Iran’s nuclear program, Trump argued that Washington does not require a formal agreement to gain control of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium.
“We could get it right now. I don’t think they could stop us if we wanted to, but there’s no reason to. It’s buried,” Trump said.
The president did not specify how such an operation would proceed, but suggested that Iran’s nuclear materials are currently under control and do not pose an immediate concern.
No plans to meet with Iran’s Supreme Leader – for now
Trump has said he is not currently interested in meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
However, he left open the possibility of a future meeting if the talks lead to a breakthrough agreement.
“If that happened … I would be polite,” Trump said.
The remarks suggest that high-level direct diplomacy remains an option despite deep tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Trump touts progress between Israel and Lebanon
The president also indicated that there has been a reduction in tensions between Israel and Lebanon, where fighting continues with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
Trump said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claimed there had also been a crackdown on Hezbollah.
“I actually talked to Hezbollah about it.
“I think progress has been made. It’s been a long time coming.”
Trump added that Lebanon deserved peace after years of instability and conflict.
Ceasefire efforts face major obstacles
Despite Trump’s optimism, developments on the ground suggested little immediate progress.
Iran’s foreign minister said talks remain on hold while fresh violence erupts in the region.
On Wednesday, Iran fired missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain, resulting in casualties and injuries. Meanwhile, Hezbollah rejected the US-backed ceasefire framework announced by the State Department.
Hezbollah leader Naim Kasem called the proposed arrangement unacceptable.
He said the group would not accept conditions linking its military presence in Lebanon to an end to the conflict or an Israeli withdrawal.
Israeli military officials also reported new rocket launches from Lebanon towards Israeli positions.
The key issue remains the Strait of Hormuz
The main point of the negotiations remains the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
Before the conflict escalated, about a fifth of the world’s oil reserves passed through the waterway.
Prolonged outages triggered renewed spikes in oil prices as inventories dwindled.
Trump has repeatedly argued that any deal with Iran must address maritime security and freedom of navigation in the strategic passage.
Trump supports a potential Zelenskyi-Putin meeting
Trump also welcomed the possibility of direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin after Zelensky recently proposed a one-on-one meeting.
“I’m glad he might be talking about meeting.
“I think it would be great if they met. They should – do it.”
Trump indicated that the United States has played a role in promoting dialogue between the two sides.
He says that both Russia and Ukraine must make compromises
While Trump offered support for negotiations, he stressed that any peace deal would require concessions from both Moscow and Kiev.
“Both will compromise.
“I suggested those compromises and you know, we had a lot to do with it.
The president did not specify what compromises he proposed, but reiterated his belief that direct engagement between the two leaders could help move the conflict toward resolution.
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