Trump Defends Decision to Initiate Conflict with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he does not regret initiating a war with Iran and would make the same decision again if necessary. In an interview with Fox News, Trump explained that his primary motivation was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He asserted that Iran would have used such weapons, posing a threat not only to Israel and other Middle Eastern nations but potentially to American cities as well.

The president's remarks come amid growing concerns in the U.S. about the potential duration of the conflict. The Wall Street Journal reported that administration officials have discussed scenarios where the confrontation with Iran could extend beyond Trump's current presidential term.

However, Trump expressed a more optimistic outlook, suggesting the conflict could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, leading to a decrease in oil and gas prices. Concurrently, Washington is intensifying financial pressure on Iran, with U.S. authorities restricting Tehran's access to international financial infrastructure, according to CNBC.

Earlier, Trump had issued a warning to his supporters ahead of the elections.