President Donald Trump stated that the United States is engaged in serious discussions with Iran, but warned that if no agreement is reached, he is prepared to take immediate military action.
On July 24, during a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump responded to questions about a potential exit strategy from the conflict with Iran, saying there are two paths: a "military exit strategy" and a "more prudent strategy of reaching an agreement."
He added, "One option is to continue what we are doing now (airstrikes), and if we want, we can escalate it to a much higher level. We are ready to launch and can act immediately."
In an interview with Axios the previous day, Trump mentioned, "I am considering a large-scale attack, one that would be bigger than anything we have done before. I am on the verge of making a decision. We are fully prepared."
However, Trump emphasized, "Right now, at this moment, we are talking to them. I have always preferred that alternative (a resolution through dialogue)."
He noted, "I will watch to see what results come from the discussions, and I believe this is the most serious they have been so far."
Trump acknowledged, "They clearly want an agreement," but expressed skepticism, stating, "I don’t think they are ready to agree yet."
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