‘We will get it, and destroy it’, Trump says US will retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium after conflict ends
The US president has emphasized his commitment to retrieving certain material after the conflict has ended, citing concerns for the safety of American personnel. He expressed his desire to avoid...
US President Expresses Commitment to Retrieving Material, Optimistic About Iran Talks
The US President has emphasized his commitment to retrieving certain material after the conflict has ended, citing concerns for the safety of American personnel. He expressed his desire to avoid putting men in harm's way while the fighting continues, drawing on the example of former President Jimmy Carter's experience with the hostage crisis in Iran.
In a statement, the president said, "Very hard to get that material, but I still nevertheless want it. And, I don’t want to do it if we’re in conflict. I don’t want to put men in that kind of danger. I remember Jimmy Carter had some bad problems in Iran with the hostages. I don’t want to ever put our people in that kind of danger. But when it’s over, as of this moment, it’s agreed that we will go in with them. We will get it, and we will destroy it. It will be destroyed."
Iran Talks
The US President also expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations with Iran, stating that they are "going very well" and could yield results by the weekend. When asked about the potential deal, he said, "It might not happen… It could happen over the weekend." The president emphasized his desire to keep discussions on Lebanon separate from the US-Iran talks, saying, "I’d like to separate it, I’d like to have a separate thing because it is, it is separate."
Iran Foreign Minister Statement
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the war with the US and Israel will only end when hostilities in Lebanon cease. In an interview with Arab media outlet Al Mayadeen, shared by Iran’s foreign ministry, Araghchi said, "We hold the same position regarding a ceasefire, and the same position regarding ending the war." This statement highlights the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the need for a comprehensive solution.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the negotiations between the US and Iran will yield a positive outcome. The president’s commitment to retrieving the material and his desire to keep discussions on Lebanon separate from the US-Iran talks suggest a complex and multifaceted approach to resolving the conflict. With the potential for a deal by the weekend, the world waits with bated breath to see what the future holds for the region.
Source context derived from original reporting via Google News Search.
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