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 Iran in removing its 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 possibility of releasing frozen assets and easing sanctions, saying it would be considered "after an agreement." He added, "If they behave well and do well, we can start talking," emphasizing that any sanctions relief would depend on Iran's change in behavior and compliance with the agreement.
Trump presented a dual approach of negotiation and military pressure. He remarked on the negotiations with Iran, stating, "We are either very close to an agreement, or we will hit them very hard." Regarding the issue of highly enriched uranium, he suggested that if an agreement is reached, the U.S. could work with Iran to recover and dispose of it, but hinted that military means could be employed if diplomacy fails.
He dismissed concerns that a conflict with Iran contradicts his stance against new wars, asserting, "I never guaranteed that there would be no war," and claimed that a conflict with Iran would not lead to endless warfare, framing it as a limited measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
On the issue of Lebanon, Trump indicated that he would address it separately from a short-term agreement with Iran. He stated that he does not insist on including the Lebanon issue in the negotiations with Iran but expressed a desire for "more precise attacks" regarding Hezbollah, suggesting that Israel's military actions in Lebanon should be limited and clearly targeted.
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