Trump Claims Iran War Victory Imminent; Pre-Midterm Strikes Possible
President Trump claims victory over Iran is imminent and military strikes before midterms are possible, while Iran prepares for a doomsday war.
United States President Donald Trump has signaled a high-stakes escalation in the ongoing confrontation with Tehran, asserting that the conflict will reach a conclusion "very soon." While expressing confidence in an American victory, the President did not rule out the possibility of renewed military strikes occurring before the upcoming US midterm elections.
Speaking to Fox News during the PGA Tour Presidents Cup on Sunday, Trump highlighted that the primary mission of the United States remains preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. He noted that nuclear deterrence is the central pillar of the current strategy.
Economic Warfare and Oil Markets
Trump addressed the dual-track approach of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' suggesting that the US is succeeding through both military pressure and intense economic sanctions. He claimed that the Iranian economy has been effectively dismantled, leaving the nation in a state of financial collapse.
Key claims made by President Trump include:
- Economic Collapse: Trump stated that Iran's currency has become "valueless" and that the nation is facing staggering inflation rates, which he estimated to be as high as 318%.
- Military Standing: He asserted that the US has already achieved significant victories from a military perspective, though operations have not ceased.
- Global Oil Impact: The President predicted that a swift end to the conflict would lead to a sharp decline in global oil prices, returning them to pre-war levels.
When questioned about the timing of potential military action, Trump remained cautious but did not dismiss the idea of strikes before the midterm elections, stating, "It's possible, but I just don't want to say that."
Iran Prepares for 'Doomsday War'
The rhetoric from Washington has been met with fierce defiance from Tehran. In an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi declared that his country is prepared to face even a "doomsday war" if aggression continues.
Araghchi emphasized that Iran's national interests take precedence over the American political calendar, stating, "We don't care about U.S. midterm elections."
Diplomatic Standoff and Frozen Assets
The tension has escalated following President Trump's public rejection of a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi noted that this rejection was not communicated through official diplomatic channels, adding to the friction. Despite the aggressive stance, the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated that a path to peace still exists, provided certain conditions are met.
"We want our monies, our assets, which are illegally frozen, to be released. We want to be able to sell our oil," Araghchi stated, referencing terms similar to a previous ceasefire memorandum that collapsed following reciprocal strikes.
While Araghchi expressed a willingness to pursue diplomacy to avoid missing a chance for peace, he warned that the decision to return to the negotiating table rests entirely with President Trump.