US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that America is not negotiating with Iran, warning that something will happen soon.
Washington DC, United States: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that America is not negotiating with Iran, warning that something will happen soon.
While speaking to reporters, the president was asked about the developments in negotiations with Tehran. Trump though initially acknowledged some activity, suggested that the result of the ongoing efforts are uncertain.
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The president claimed that the US doing well militarily and financially against Iran, predicting a development one way or another fairly soon, especially after the midterm elections. Trump called his administration’s works on Iran “amazing”
Iran’s foreign minister countered that indirect talks on a seven-day ceasefire continue, while pushing for an end to the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief. The remarks come amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli military pressure, including strikes that have kept oil prices high.
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Reports say that the US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for a short but intensive operation targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.