The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end hostilities, though President Trump warned that failure to finalize a nuclear deal could lead to renewed military strikes or a paid “policing” role for the U.S. in the region. <\/p>\n
The U.S. and Iran reached a preliminary agreement overnight between Sunday and Monday to conclude their war. Negotiations regarding Iran\u2019s nuclear program are scheduled to commence this Friday.<\/p>\n
President Trump warned in an interview with the New York Times that if Iran fails to finalize a nuclear deal, the U.S. will either resume military attacks or act as the “guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for 20 percent of the region’s revenue.<\/p>\n
The New York Times notes that Trump\u2019s proposal to transform the U.S. into a paid police force represents a striking departure from post-war traditions, where American power served to ensure global peace and prosperity rather than acting as a mercenary protection force.<\/p>\n
Trump also stated that the agreement would ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains “permanently toll-free.” He claimed credit for saving Israel from nuclear destruction, asserting that his February strikes and subsequent naval blockade of Iranian ports shifted the regional balance in favor of the U.S.<\/p>\n
Trump praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for their cooperation or non-interference during the blockade. He specifically lauded Xi as a “gentleman” for refraining from attempting to break the blockade.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Trump harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for attacks that nearly derailed the deal, suggesting Netanyahu should be grateful because Israel would not have survived a nuclear-armed Iran.<\/p>\n
Trump now characterizes Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as pragmatists\u2014a significant tone shift from his earlier calls for a public uprising. He acknowledged his previous calls for rebellion but noted that the Iranian people lack the weapons to succeed and would likely be massacred.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that if Iranian leaders kill protesters, it will prevent the lifting of sanctions and block their access to $25 billion in frozen funds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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