Trump threatens to send 'Vietnam' to Iran: You'll find out soon

US President Donald Trump threatened the Tehran administration by referring to the Vietnam War in his statements against Iran. Claiming that they have gained control in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, "I would not want to destroy the rest of the country if possible. But maybe I may have to do this. You will find out soon." he said. On the other hand, Iran rejected the mediation offer made by Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct negotiations with the USA.

TRUMP SENDS VIETNAM WAR TO IRAN

US President Donald Trump made statements about Iran, the Russia-Ukraine War and a possible ceasefire at a press conference at the White House.

Answering questions about Iran, Trump stated that the USA has been in the region for seven months and said, "We have been there for 7 months, we have lost 18 lives and we have full control over the region." he said.

Reminding that thousands of US soldiers lost their lives during the Vietnam War, Trump claimed that his administration gained control of the Strait of Hormuz with only 18 casualties.

Claiming that there are low-intensity conflicts between them and Iran, Trump said, "They can launch a rocket from time to time. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comes at us, hits a metal object and bounces, or most of the time we shoot it down. Yes, we drop it; but no one has lost their lives in a long time." he said.

"MAYBE I MAY HAVE TO DESTROY THE REST OF IRAN"

Claiming that Iran has been responsible for the deaths of many Americans for years, Trump attributed the beginning of the conflict to 1979.

Trump said, "They were the ones who started the war. They probably started it in 1979. Yeah, that's when it all started." he said.

Answering the question of whether they would take further steps against Iran, Trump continued his threats against the Tehran administration.

Trump said, "I don't want to destroy the rest of the country if possible. But maybe I may have to do it. You'll find out soon." he said.

Arguing that the reconstruction of Iran will take 25 years, Trump said, "If we need to handle the rest of the Iran issue, we are fully ready and alert." he said.

TEHRAN REJECTS PUTIN'S MEDIATION PROPOSAL

Following Trump's statements, a remarkable statement came from Iran regarding its claims of negotiations with the USA. Iranian Supreme Cyberspace Council Member Izetullah Zergami said that Russian President Vladimir Putin offered mediation to start direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but Iran did not accept this proposal.

Speaking to Iranian state television, Zergami gave information about the phone call between Putin and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary General Mohsen Rezai on November 2.

According to Zergami, US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated in his meeting with Putin that Washington wants to negotiate directly with Iran. Witkoff requested Russia to mediate on this issue.

Zergami stated that he conveyed to Putin that the USA no longer needed mediators and preferred direct, face-to-face talks with Iran, and said that the Russian leader sent two representatives to Tehran upon this request.

Stating that the representatives in question met with Muhsin Rızai, Zergami noted that Putin asked Iran to give a positive response regarding direct negotiations with the USA.