On June 22, during a press briefing at the White House, Trump remarked that the negotiations with Iran are on track to yield a "fair and reasonable agreement."
He added, "If Iran does not keep its promises or acts improperly, I will do what I have to do." This comment suggests that he may consider military options or other forms of pressure if the negotiations falter or if Iran violates the agreement.
However, unlike previous statements where he directly mentioned the possibility of military action against Iran, Trump used the phrase "what I have to do" this time, indicating a slight softening in his rhetoric while maintaining a warning tone.
Trump also said, "There will be no problems as long as Iran respects us." He praised Vice President J.D. Vance, who is leading the U.S. negotiating team, stating that he has done "a tremendous job" in the discussions.
The U.S. and Iran held their first high-level follow-up talks in Switzerland on June 21 after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a ceasefire. The meeting included Vice President Vance and senior Iranian officials, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators.
Following the talks, Vice President Vance noted that discussions with the Iranian side laid a solid foundation for a final agreement. He also mentioned that mechanisms to maintain the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and systems to manage conflicts in southern Lebanon were discussed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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