Trump Expresses Distrust, U.S. Considers "Mother of All Bombs" in Iran
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump declared he trusts no one in politics and discussed potential U.S. military actions in Iran, including the use of a large conventional bomb. Reports indicate the U.S. military is planning new strikes, while Iran has adopted new tactics in the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices high before U.S. midterm elections. This Iranian strategy aims to counter U.S. economic pressure and may impact U.S. decisions on further military action.
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- President Trump stated he does not trust anyone in politics.
- U.S. military is reportedly planning new attack options for Iran.
- The "mother of all bombs" is being considered for use against Iranian infrastructure.
- Iran is employing new tactics in the Strait of Hormuz to influence oil prices.
- Iran aims to prevent U.S. efforts to lower global fuel costs before U.S. elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview that he does not trust anyone in politics, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When asked about reports that the U.S. military is developing new attack plans for Iran, potentially involving the use of the "mother of all bombs" against energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, Trump described the weapon as "a very big bomb" but clarified it is not nuclear. He indicated a decision on further action in Iran would be made "very soon," adding, "We are going to take care of them properly, we are fed up."
Earlier in the week, U.S. officials revealed that Iran had begun employing new attack methods and strategies against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to these officials, Iran's objective is to maintain high oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, thereby thwarting U.S. and allied efforts to lower global fuel costs. This strategy, reportedly decided at the highest levels of Iranian leadership, aims to counter U.S. economic pressure.
A U.S. military source confirmed Iran's significant tactical shift, noting that the Revolutionary Guard is now using unarmed observers on small boats to identify targets after the U.S. destroyed much of Iran's radar capabilities. An Iranian official stated that Tehran "will not allow Trump to bring down oil prices before the November elections," comparing the situation to a chess game where they intend to prevent price drops.
This escalation of Iranian economic pressure on Washington, including increased attacks on shipping, could influence the U.S. decision regarding renewed strikes in Iran.
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