TRUMP THREATENS IRAN WITH MAJOR STRIKES AND WARNS OF POTENTIAL CONTROL OF OIL INFRASTRUCTURE AS REGIONAL CONFLICT ESCALATES. (PHOTO).
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is not interested in negotiating a ceasefire with Iran, even as the U.S.-Israel conflict in the region enters its third week. Speaking from the White House before leaving for Florida, Trump emphasized that while dialogue might be possible, a ceasefire is not an option. “You don’t do a ceasefire when you’re literally obliterating the other side,” he said, adding that Iran lacks a navy, air force, or significant military equipment.
The president reiterated earlier statements that he does not plan to deploy ground troops in Iran. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has announced a second deployment in as many weeks, sending up to 2,500 Marines to the Middle East to bolster U.S. forces in the ongoing conflict, which has expanded beyond the initial U.S.-Israel strikes.
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