Trump Says US Not Done With Iran, Demands Significant Steps Before Talks

During a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the White House on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is far from finished with Iran and will not back down at this stage. Trump described Iran as desperate to renew negotiations but emphasized that no talks will occur without meaningful actions from Tehran. He warned that if the US were to cease its pressure now, Iran would take 20 to 25 years to recover, and any nuclear facility Iran might consider restarting would be targeted again.

Regarding Lebanon, Trump acknowledged the country's long history of hardship and pledged substantial US assistance. He also highlighted that there are well-developed plans to address the threat posed by Hezbollah. Additionally, Trump hinted that more countries are expected to join the Abraham Accords soon, expanding the regional peace framework.

When asked about maritime tensions and threats from the Houthi movement, particularly concerning the potential closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Trump responded that developments will need to be monitored closely to see how the situation unfolds.