Trump: Conditional negotiations with Iran possible! US Defense Secretary announces "maximum intensity" strike! Iranian Parliament Speaker: We will never seek a ceasefire
As the US military ramps up its strikes against Iran, Trump sends his clearest signal yet of seeking reconciliation.
Xinhua News Agency, citing Fox News Channel on the 10th, reported that US President Trump said it is possible to negotiate with Iran under certain conditions.
Asked if he was willing to talk with Iranian leaders, Trump said: “I’ve heard they really want to negotiate.” “It’s possible, depending on the conditions, but it’s only possible.”
Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and stated, “I don’t believe he can live peacefully.”
As Trump made his remarks, Brent crude oil prices' decline expanded to 6.8%.
Meanwhile, according to Xinhua News Agency, US Secretary of Defense Hagseth stated on the 10th that the US military will launch the “highest intensity” strike against Iran during this military operation today.
At a press conference, Hagseth said, “Today will once again be the day with the highest strike intensity against targets inside Iran,” and the US military will deploy the highest number of fighter jets and bombers in this operation, striking Iranian targets based on “intelligence more precise and higher quality than ever.” Hagseth also said Iran’s missile launches hit a record low in the past 24 hours.
Iranian Parliament Speaker: We will never seek a ceasefire
According to a recent CCTV News report, on the 10th local time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Kalibaf stated on his personal social media, “We will never seek a ceasefire.” “We firmly believe we must strike back at the aggressor, teach them a lesson, and make them never dare to think of invading Iran again.”
Kalibaf said that Israel has established its existence by constantly repeating the cycle of “war-negotiation-ceasefire-war again” to consolidate its dominance. “We will break this cycle.”
On the afternoon of the 10th, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying that the 34th round of “True Commitment 4” has been officially launched.
In this operation, Iran used precision-guided missiles equipped with warheads weighing over one ton to strike US and Israeli military bases, as well as related military support facilities.
Political Pressure Intensifies, Trump Urged to Exit Quickly
Xinhua News Agency, citing The Wall Street Journal on the 9th, reported that several advisers have privately urged US President Trump to quickly find a way out of the war with Iran, fearing that surging oil prices and prolonged conflict will lead to political backlash.
According to sources, several advisers have urged Trump to produce a specific exit strategy and demonstrate that the US military’s goals in striking Iran have largely been achieved. With oil prices climbing above $100 per barrel, these advisers are on alert, and some Republicans worry about the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for November.
Economic adviser Stephen Moore said, “When gasoline and oil prices go up, everything else goes up too. When affordability is already an issue, this will present a real challenge.”
Sources said that Trump’s team has recently concluded that, given many people are under pressure from rising oil prices, they need a more aggressive publicity plan to persuade the public to support the war. Recent public opinion polls show most Americans oppose the war.
The article is compiled from Xinhua News Agency and CCTV News
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