Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced at his recent campaign rally in Florida the possibility of conducting another military operation against Iran. These remarks are made as nearly eight months have passed since the start of the war between the United States and Israel and Iran, and the consequences of this war are clearly visible in global markets and the U.S. midterm elections.
Emphasis on military operations
On Friday, October 23, Trump referred to the military capabilities of the United States, stating, "We might carry out another small operation of the 'Epic Fury' type, or they may agree." He also expressed his doubts about Iran's decision-making regarding negotiations, adding, "If they are smart, they will simply say, let’s enter serious negotiations. But I doubt they will do that, because they may not be that smart."
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Defense of withdrawal from the JCPOA
The President of the United States, in another part of his speech, addressed his country's withdrawal from the nuclear agreement JCPOA during his presidency and claimed that with the "Midnight Hammer" operation, they were able to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities. Trump also added that Iran's economy is now in one of the worst conditions in the world and that the United States has dealt a heavy blow to this country.
He further mentioned that the United States could quickly end the war with Iran, but did not answer the question of whether it should seek a quick end to the war or allow the conflict to gradually subside. Throughout the war, Trump has repeatedly presented different goals and timelines for its conclusion, and in early October, he announced that the U.S. would not carry out another attack on Iran before the midterm congressional elections on November 3.
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