Donald Trumphas declared he will not be pressured into ending the Iran war prematurely, accusing political rivals at home of undermining US leverage. Speaking in a direct phone interview, Trump insisted that calls from both Democrats and some Republicans to accelerate apeace dealrisk weakening America's negotiating position at a critical moment.
The conflict, now stretching into its eighth week, has become as much a political battleground in Washington as it is a military standoff abroad.
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Trump's core message is clear: the United States holds the upper hand, and rushing negotiations would squander that advantage. He argued that Iran has been pushed into a 'perfect position', citing both military setbacks and diplomatic isolation.
'When you are in the middle of negotiations and you have got the Iranians in a perfect position... how bad is it when people from your own country are trying to reach a deal?' he said, underscoring his frustration with domestic critics.
The president went further, accusing political opponents of effectively aiding Tehran. 'They are helping the other side. The other side has nothing, they have no cards,' he said, suggesting that public pressure from Washington is being exploited by Iran to delay concessions.
Trump has repeatedly emphasised his self-described strengths as a dealmaker, portraying patience as a tactical necessity rather than indecision. His refusal to 'be rushed' signals a willingness to extend the conflict if it yields more favourable terms.
The administration maintains that recent military actions have strengthened its negotiating position. The conflict, which began with a joint US-Israeli offensive, has seen significant escalation, including a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.
On 19 April, the USSSpruancefired on andseized the Iranian-flagged cargo vesselTouska after a six-hour standoff in the Gulf of Oman, following repeated warnings from the US Navy that the ship violated the blockade. The seizure,confirmed by US Central Command, marked the first direct enforcement action of the blockade and underscored the intensity of the operation. These operations form part of a broader strategy aimed at cutting off economic lifelines and compelling Tehran to negotiate from a weakened stance.
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Source: International Business Times UK
