
US President Donald Trump said Washington could strike Iran if an agreement is not reached between the two countries, stressing that the time for resolution is approaching and the conflict must be ended soon.
AI-generated summary
Donald Trump has previously made harsh statements against Iran, calling its leaders "crazy and irrational partners," reinforcing the perception of his current threats as a continuation of Washington's hard line against Tehran.
United States President Donald Trump said Washington could launch strikes on Iran if an agreement between the two countries is not reached. The American leader spoke about this at a press conference held at the White House.
Members of the press asked Trump how he expected to reach an agreement with Tehran, given his previous statements about “crazy and irrational partners.” In response, the US leader promised to bomb Iran if the deal was not concluded.
“We have to make this decision. We'll bomb them or make a deal. The time is approaching. One way or another, this will end very soon,” Trump emphasized.
The American president did not specify the timing of a possible decision and did not disclose details of Washington's further actions.
However, Donald Trump promised to end the conflict with Iran in the near future. In his opinion, as soon as the war between Washington and Tehran is stopped, gasoline prices will drop significantly.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US and Iran will reach an agreement in the coming weeks, avoiding military conflict
Possible · Within weeks
If negotiations fail, Washington will launch limited strikes on Iranian targets
Possible · Within weeks

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