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Trump Says Military Action Against Iran May Continue

Trump Says Military Action Against Iran May Continue
Iran in deep trouble, US military action still on the table: Trump · rediff.com

Donald Trump said the United States might still take military action against Iran.

He said Iran was in serious trouble and had limited capabilities.

Trump also claimed Iran was not paying its troops.

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Trump said that does not end the possibility of more military operations.

He said the United States is not planning immediate talks with Iran.

Trump did not explain what would cause further military action.

He said Russia had behaved well concerning the strait.

The strait is important because ships use it to carry oil and gas to other countries.

Key facts

US position
Donald Trump said military operations against Iran might not have ended.
Talks with Iran
Trump ruled out immediate meetings or negotiations with Iranian leaders.
Iran’s condition
Trump said Iran was in deep trouble, had very little capacity, and was not paying its troops.
Strait of Hormuz
The strait has reopened, but Trump said this did not mean US military action was finished.
Russia
Trump said Russia had behaved quite well so far regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Unspecified details
Trump did not identify possible future targets, operational conditions, or specific Russian commitments.
Strategic importance
The Strait of Hormuz carries oil and liquefied natural gas from Gulf producers to international markets.

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Donald Trump

US president discussing Iran's military and economic condition

“They are in deep trouble, they have very little capacity, the Strait of Hormuz is open, it doesn't mean we finished with the military.”
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“There's not a lot to speak with Iran; we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open.”
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