Trump States He May Seize Iranian Oil If No Deal Reached Quickly
President Donald Trump said he believes a deal with Iran can be reached by Monday and that negotiations are underway. He added that if Iran does not agree fast, he is considering military action to take control of Iranian oil fields. These comments were made during an interview with Fox News.
President Donald Trump stated that he expects to secure a deal with Iran by Monday. He mentioned that Iran is currently negotiating. Trump made these remarks in an interview with Fox News host Trey Yingst.
Trump warned that failure to reach an agreement quickly could lead to severe consequences. He said, 'If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil.' This statement refers to potential military action against Iranian oil infrastructure.
Multiple sources reported similar quotes from Trump. @DeItaone and @MarioNawfal both cited him saying he ideally would take Iranian oil if Iran is unwilling to make an agreement. @KobeissiLetter echoed the consideration of 'blowing everything up' and taking Iranian oil absent a fast deal.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions described by @sentdefender as the 'ongoing Iran War.' Trump expressed optimism about negotiations, stating he believes he can 'get a deal with Iran' by Monday. No other sources contradicted this timeline or the negotiation status.
Trump's remarks highlight his approach to Iran policy, emphasizing rapid agreement or escalation. He did not specify details on the proposed deal's terms. The interview focused on U.S.-Iran relations without providing further context on recent events.
Iran has not publicly responded to Trump's statements in the available sources. The potential seizure of oil fields would involve U.S. military intervention in the region. Such action could affect global oil markets and international alliances.
These declarations align with Trump's past positions on Iran, including previous threats of force. The exact location of the interview was not detailed beyond the Fox News platform. No deadlines beyond 'fast' or Monday were mentioned across reports.
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