Akshay DidwaniyaThe US president expressed full confidence of a total victory declaring that Tehran is ready to give Washington everything it demands, including a firm commitment to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Trump Declares Victory Is “Very Close” on Iran
US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence saying a final deal with Iran will arrive within the next two weeks. Speaking during a phone rally in support of Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump made the bold declaration with striking certainty.
“I think we are winning this battle. I think we will win it in the next two weeks when we announce a complete victory. This will be a total victory, and it will happen very soon,” Trump stated.
Iran Said to Be Ready to Meet All US Demands
Trump went further claiming that Iran is now prepared to hand over everything Washington has asked for. That includes the central US demand preventing Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons.
The remarks come amid an ongoing and increasingly complex diplomatic situation between the two nations.
Background: Strikes, Ceasefire, and Stalled Talks
The US and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against targets inside Iran on February 28. The assault left more than 3,000 people dead. Washington and Tehran then announced a ceasefire on April 8.
Despite the ceasefire, follow-up negotiations held in Islamabad ended without any breakthrough leaving the situation unresolved and tensions still simmering.
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