Trump said Iran is under heavy economic and military pressure and has limited capacity. US President Donald Trump has warned that American military action against Iran may not be over, even after the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He also ruled out immediate talks with Tehran, keeping the possibility of further US action open.
Trump said Iran is facing serious problems after the latest confrontation. They’re in deep trouble,” Trump said. “They are in deep trouble, they have very little capacity, the strait of Ormuz is open, it doesn’t mean we finished with the military,” Trump said. He said Washington was not looking to meet Iranian officials as the Strait of Hormuz remains open. “There’s not a lot to speak with Iran, we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open,” Trump said. He said the issue would depend on Russia’s actions. “It depends, I think Russia has behaved quite well- so far regarding the Strait of Ormuz,” Trump said.
He claimed the country is struggling to support its troops and has suffered a major loss of capacity. “They’re not paying their troops. The US president also ruled out immediate diplomatic talks with Tehran. Trump was also asked whether Russia could face punishment if Moscow continued its relationship with Iran.
