Trump Says Negotiations Are on Track... "We Will Respond if the Deal Is Broken"

【Financial News, New York = Reporter Lee Byung-chul】 Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said the nuclear talks with Iran are progressing smoothly, but he again warned that military action could be an option if Iran fails to keep its promises.
Speaking to reporters at The White House on the 22nd local time, Trump said of the talks with Iran, "We are doing very well in terms of reaching a fair and reasonable deal." He added, "If Iran does not keep its promises or act properly, I will do what I have to do."
The remarks are interpreted as a sign that he may step up pressure, including military measures, if the negotiations collapse or Iran violates the agreement. However, rather than directly referring to a military strike as he had done before, he used the phrase "what I have to do," suggesting a somewhat softer tone.
Trump also said, "As long as Iran respects us, there will be no problem," indirectly warning that there should be no further provocation or breach of the agreement during the talks. He further emphasized that "the Strait of Hormuz is fully open," reaffirming that international oil shipments are returning to normal.
The United States and Iran held their first high-level follow-up talks since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 21st in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, discussing the nuclear issue, the normalization of the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions relief. The two sides agreed to continue working-level negotiations, but differences remain over IAEA inspections and Iran's nuclear program.



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