President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of a full-scale war with Iran while keeping the option for additional airstrikes open.
On July 8, following a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump stated, "I don't think there will be a war with Iran again." However, he referenced Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying, "They attacked a few ships, and we hit them harder." He added, "We may hit them hard again tonight," suggesting the possibility of further military action.
Trump asserted that any additional military actions would not lead to a prolonged conflict, stating, "Whatever happens, it will be over very quickly. We are not looking for a long war."
Recent attacks on Iranian vessels and U.S. retaliatory airstrikes, along with assaults on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, have created uncertainty regarding follow-up negotiations on a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed last month. Trump expressed skepticism about the sustainability of an agreement with Iran, saying, "I thought they were reasonable, but based on their actions over the last week or two, I’m not so sure they want to make a deal."
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