President Trump said he’s “not satisfied” and “not happy” with Iran’s revised peace proposal. The terms of the proposal have not been publicized, although the future of Iran’s nuclear program remains a key sticking point between the two countries.
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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade QQQ“Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever or do we want to try and make a deal?” Trump said on Friday. “Those are the options.”
Trump Holds Firm While Weighing Next Steps
Furthermore, Trump praised the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and said it would remain in place. He also stressed the disarray of Tehran’s leadership, saying it’s unclear who’s in charge.
Earlier this week, U.S. Central Command briefed Trump on plans for a series of “short and powerful” strikes aimed at pressuring Iran closer into negotiations. However, the administration has indicated that it would likely not move forward with the strikes for now, favoring a more cautious approach amid the ongoing ceasefire and ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing later this month.