Trump says a deal ‘that isn’t good for us’ could lead to renewed military action against Iran

According to Trump, preventing Iran from maintaining nuclear weapons capabilities remains a primary objective of US policy.

By Vered Weiss, World Israel News

President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran that “wasn’t going to be good for us” could lead to renewed US military action, as negotiations continue following a ceasefire that has been in place since early April.

The remarks came during an appearance on Fox News’ “My View with Lara Trump,” where Trump discussed the future of negotiations with Tehran and the conditions under which military operations could resume.

While diplomatic contacts between US and Iranian officials have continued since the ceasefire took effect, the talks have yet to produce a final agreement.

Trump nevertheless indicated that progress toward a deal may be possible.

Asked what could trigger another military campaign, Trump pointed to the outcome of the negotiations.

“Well, a deal that wasn’t going to be good for us is the line, ultimately,” Trump said. “I’m playing it out, and we’re going to see.”

The president framed the negotiations as taking place from a position of military advantage, arguing that Iran’s capabilities had been severely degraded during the conflict.

According to Trump, preventing Iran from maintaining nuclear weapons capabilities remains a primary objective of US policy.

He also offered a detailed assessment of the condition of Iran’s armed forces following the fighting.

“They have no Navy. Every ship — they have 159 ships, every one of them are at the bottom of the sea — every single one. We take pictures of them. We have people going down taking pictures of hundreds of ships. Their Navy is totally gone, 100%. Their Air Force is totally gone, 100%.”

Trump further said, “They’re crafty, but in the end, we have all the cards because we’ve defeated them militarily.”

The interview aired as debate continues in the United States over the conflict’s political and economic impact. Americans have faced increased fuel prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

A recent Fox News poll found that opposition to US military action in Iran rose to 60%, compared with 55% in April.

Trump said electoral considerations did not guide his decisions on the use of force.

“You have a very short window for doing anything having to do with war,” he said. “But I don’t view that window. I view it, I have to do what’s right.”