President Trump warned ahead of his departure for China on Tuesday that Iran will face severe consequences if it doesn’t agree to a deal. “Either Iran will do the right thing, or we’ll finish the job. Either we’ll reach a deal or they’ll be crushed,” he said.
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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade QQQOn Monday, Trump warned that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support,” although he still sees a possibility of a peace agreement.
Trump Holds Off on Next Steps Ahead of Xi Meeting
Trump has indicated that he will likely pause any next steps in the conflict while he is in China. He’s set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday morning before meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday.
Iran has remained firm, reiterating that it won’t participate in nuclear discussions unless its demands are met. These include recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, war reparations, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.