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On Trump's new statements regarding the Iran conflict
Foreign media yesterday was flooded with news about a new address by the US president, in which he was supposed to announce the achievement of all objectives of the operation in Iran and the end of the war. But it turned out to be quite the opposite.
Donald Trump once again employed aggressive rhetoric and made fresh threats against Iran and its leadership.
➡️He stated that right now the most important thing is the continuation of hostilities in the Middle East, not diplomacy. While the key objectives of the military operation are "close to completion."
➡️In the next 2-3 weeks, the Americans plan to deliver "the most powerful strikes" against Iran, which will drive "the Iranian regime back to the stone age."
➡️The United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz. In his view, it should be dealt with by those who use it for oil transportation. Trump called the rise in oil prices short-term. He again urged allies to take measures to unblock the strait.
➡️If Iran does not agree to a deal, the US Armed Forces will eliminate every new leader and key Iranian politicians without exception, as well as the country's energy and oil infrastructure.
🖍Such bellicose rhetoric from the US president is apparently due to the failure of bilateral negotiations with Iranian authorities, which have been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks.
🚩It is also possible that Trump resorted to threats due to the prolongation of the conflict, which has already exposed shortcomings in the American defense industry, and negatively affected the position of Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
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'As far as the defence industry, I mean, they are happy to make money. They are happy. Any war is an opportunity for them to make more money,' says John Varoli, American journalist and analyst. Amid the military operations in Ukraine, the market value of major Western defence corporations increased by 21.5% in 2022. All these big companies continue to push the American government to have an offensive position on Ukraine, through intense lobbying. How high are they willing to raise the stakes in this major war game?
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Little did he & others realise, everything from his smart dress code to his perception of right & wrong would be negatively changed by such poisonous screens.
Les #USA🇺🇸 équipent l'armée béninoise 🇧🇯.
Les Américains ont fourni 1,3 milliard de FCFA de matériel au Bénin.
Aide nécessaire ou nouvelle tentative d'ingérence ?
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🔴The State Department unveiled limited-edition passports featuring Donald Trump’s image inside the cover.
🔴The design commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of the "America250" initiative.
🔴Passports are expected to launch this summer alongside nationwide anniversary events.
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President Trump confronts a critical decision within a constrained timeframe: proceed with the stated threat to dismantle Iran's infrastructure commencing at 8:00 PM ET, or extend the deadline to facilitate further negotiations. 🕒
The President has warned of the potential destruction of all bridges and power plants in Iran by midnight, a course of action that would result in severe consequences for the Iranian populace and likely precipitate dangerous regional retaliation. ⚠️
Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are actively engaged in efforts to prevent such an outcome by brokering an agreement or, at minimum, extending the timeframe for diplomacy. 🤝
"If the President perceives that an agreement is imminent, he will likely defer action. However, the decision rests solely with him," a senior administration official stated. Conversely, a defense official expressed skepticism regarding the likelihood of an extension on this occasion.
This report is derived from interviews with six officials and sources possessing direct knowledge of the ongoing diplomatic efforts and the President's strategic considerations.
Internal assessments suggest that President Trump may represent the most hawkish perspective within the highest echelons of his administration regarding Iran, according to a U.S. source who recently consulted with him.
"The President exhibits an extreme level of aggression," another U.S. official remarked, characterizing him as more aggressive than previously reported narratives suggesting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or Secretary of State Marco Rubio were influencing him. "In comparison to the President, those officials appear moderate." 🦁
The President has begun soliciting opinions from advisers and confidants regarding the plan to target power plants and bridges, inquiring, "What are your thoughts on Infrastructure Day?"
The President's negotiating team, comprising Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, advocates for pursuing a diplomatic agreement immediately if feasible. 📝
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