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Trump warns Iran of tougher military action, economic pressure
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is in a big disagreement with a country called Iran.
He said in a phone interview that Iran does not play fair when it talks about making a deal.
He gave Iran a choice between two things.
One choice is that Iran keeps having big money problems.
The other choice is that America will fight them much harder.
The President also said America controls money that Iran keeps in banks.
Some other countries, Pakistan and Qatar, say the two sides are actually close to making a deal.
There were still reports of new attacks on ships in a very important waterway called the Strait of Hormuz.
The President said America has enough weapons, and blamed the last president for giving so many weapons to Ukraine.
People around the world are watching closely to see what happens next.
Trump called Iran 'very devious negotiators' in a Real America's Voice phone interview released late Monday.
Trump offered Iran two options: let its economic problems deepen ('just bop along') or face intensified US military action ('hit them really, really hard').
Trump said the US controls frozen Iranian assets, telling Iran 'I'm their banker.'
Pakistan said Washington and Tehran were nearing 'some sort' of deal, while Qatar said Strait of Hormuz talks were at an advanced stage despite reports of fresh attacks on shipping.
Trump blamed former President Joe Biden for lower US munitions stockpiles, citing $300 billion in aid given to Ukraine.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Iran, and intermediaries Pakistan and Qatar
- What
- Trump warned Iran it faces either worsening economic pressure or intensified US military action, as diplomatic efforts over a possible deal continue despite reports of fresh attacks on shipping
- Where
- US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz region, where fresh attacks on vessels were reported
- When
- Conflict ongoing since late February; interview released late Monday; Pakistan's remarks came Tuesday
- Why
- Ongoing US-Iran conflict and efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement amid escalating tensions
Key facts
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Trump's characterization of Iran
- 'Very devious negotiators'
- Options presented
- Let Iran's economy worsen ('just bop along') or escalate US military action ('hit them really, really hard')
- Frozen Iranian assets
- Under US control, per Trump: 'I'm their banker'
- Deal status
- Pakistan says Washington and Tehran nearing 'some sort' of deal
- Strait of Hormuz talks
- At an advanced stage, per Qatar
- Munitions stockpiles
- Trump blames Biden's $300 billion in Ukraine aid for lower levels
- Missile stockpile
- Reuters: US Army used much of its precision long-range missiles during the conflict
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“"Economically, they are a mess. They can’t borrow money. We control their money, what they had, which is a lot. They had a lot, and we have total control of it. I’m their banker."”
firstpost.com
NDTV
“"Do what I’m doing now: just bop along and look how bad they’re doing."”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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