President Donald Trump stated that there will be no release of frozen assets or easing of sanctions before a peace agreement with Iran is reached. He indicated that if an agreement is made, the U.S. would assist in removing Iran's highly enriched uranium, but warned that military action could be taken if negotiations fail.
In an interview aired on NBC's "Meet the Press" on June 7, Trump discussed the potential for easing sanctions and releasing frozen assets, saying it would only be considered "after an agreement." He noted, "If they behave well and do well, we can start talking," adding that sanctions relief would be reviewed based on Iran's change in attitude and compliance with any agreement.
Trump emphasized a dual approach of negotiation and military pressure, stating, "We are either very close to an agreement or we will hit them very hard." He suggested that if a deal is reached, the U.S. could work with Iran to recover and dispose of highly enriched uranium, but hinted that military means might be necessary if diplomacy fails.
He dismissed concerns that a conflict with Iran contradicts his stance against new wars, asserting, "I have never guaranteed that there will be no war," and described the situation as a limited measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Regarding the situation in Lebanon, Trump indicated that he does not insist on including the Lebanese issue in a short-term agreement with Iran. However, he expressed a desire for more precise attacks against Hezbollah, stating that Israel's operations in Lebanon should be limited and clearly targeted.
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