Trump to CBS: I see no reason to escalate the war on Iran right now
This is what Trump said in his CBS interview – 60 Minutes – which aired yesterday, Sunday:
He literally said:
“I’m not looking to. I don’t think there’s any reason to.”
And the main points he made in the same interview:
- Voters didn’t like the war: He said the war on Iran and the rise in gas prices were among the main reasons Republicans lost the midterm elections.
- Iran is done nuclear-wise, in his opinion: He said Iranian nuclear material is “buried under thousands of tons of rock” and that there is no activity at the “Pickaxe Mountain” site.
- They were close to a deal: He said Iran wanted to make a deal right before the elections, and that if there hadn’t been elections, they could have reached an agreement.
- Strait of Hormuz is open: He insisted that ships are passing through normally.
On the other hand, he said that if he had to strike again, he could do it in one hour, but right now he has no intention to.
And now it’s being reported that today, Monday, he will meet with the Prime Minister of Qatar regarding mediation and a ceasefire with Iran.