
The US President allowed the destruction of Iran as a scenario for the development of the conflict
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Interview with the US President to Time magazine, discussing the prospects for relations with Iran.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe in the possibility of establishing peace with Iran. He spoke about this in an interview with Time magazine.
“With Iran, I think there could never be peace,” the American leader said.
He also admitted the destruction of the country as one of the possible scenarios for the development of the conflict, answering a question from journalists about whether he was ready to take such a step. “Yes, I would do it. This is possible,” the head of the White House emphasized.
At the same time, when asked how such a position is combined with his statements about himself as the “president of the world,” the American leader said that the destruction of Iran, in his opinion, could lead to the establishment of peace throughout the world.

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