Trump on Iran Conflict: "I don't know" if Full-Scale War Could Resume
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump stated "I don't know" when asked if a full-scale military conflict with Iran could resume.
- He added that if it did, the US would "win it very quickly." Trump had previously accused Iran of violating agreements, leading to the end of a ceasefire.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump's remarks follow accusations that Iran violated bilateral agreements, leading to the termination of a ceasefire. The US and Israel had previously initiated conflict with Iran.
WASHINGTON, July 9. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has refrained from saying whether a full-scale military conflict with Iran could resume.
"I don't know," he told reporters onboard his plane after the NATO summit in Turkey when asked if the United States was returning to full-scale conflict. However, he noted that in such a case the United States will "win it very quickly."
The United States and Israel started a war with Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding envisaging an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. On July 8, Trump accused Tehran of violating bilateral agreements and said that the ceasefire with Iran was no longer in effect.
Open Questions
- Will the US and Iran engage in full-scale conflict?
- What specific violations did Iran commit?
