Trump: "If the war against Iran resumes, Israel will join the US"
The Al-Arabiya network reported on the possibility of reaching new understandings between Tehran and Washington. The US President responded to the Vice President's remarks that Washington's top priority in dealing with Iran is lowering fuel prices. "Iran will not be able to possess, in any way or form, nuclear weapons," the President clarified in a post on his social network.
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with "Fox News" that Iran should raise a flag of surrender and that if the conflict between the countries resumes, Israel will join the United States in the fighting.
Trump told Fox News that "Iran should raise the white flag of surrender," adding: "They are good poker players, but they are dying." Regarding the scale of the force used so far, he said: "What we have used so far is nothing." According to the correspondent, the president hinted that the American naval blockade continues to exert economic pressure on the Iranian regime, despite public claims to the contrary. The correspondent also noted that, according to Trump, the US has many medium-tier weapons, while many advanced systems were given by President Joe Biden to Ukraine, particularly air defense systems currently needed in the Middle East.
Trump confirmed to Fox News: "We have a back channel with the Revolutionary Guards. We are talking directly with Revolutionary Guards officials in Iran." This indicates that the Trump administration is conducting contacts not only with the political echelon in Tehran but also with the hardliners who initiated attacks against US forces. When asked about parallel talks between Iran and Oman regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump replied: "If Oman interferes, we will bomb them to the ground."
Trump addressed the Gaza Strip, stating: "We have another channel with Hamas, and eventually they are handing over their weapons," referring to the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. According to the correspondent, a meeting took place yesterday in Egypt between senior Hamas leadership and Jared Kushner, alongside American mediators including Khalil al-Hayya.
Strikes in Gaza and the meeting in Jerusalem
Trump said: "The Israelis do not need to attack in Gaza. Hamas has agreed to lay down its weapons." The correspondent referred to the meeting taking place at this moment in Jerusalem between Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Elections in Israel
When asked about the upcoming elections in Israel in October, Trump replied: "I think it is most appropriate for me to stay out of the elections in Israel, but it is possible that I will support someone."
Meanwhile, sources told the Saudi channel Al-Arabiya that there are reports of an agreement to extend the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran for 60 days.
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, given the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
"The number one goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot possess, in any way or form, nuclear weapons," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Trump's words are a possible response to the claim of Vice President J.D. Vance that the United States' first goal is lowering fuel prices.
