05.02.2025 00:20
U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated the "maximum pressure" policy on Iran that he implemented during his first term. While signing the executive order, Trump assessed the situation, stating that Iran is very close to acquiring nuclear weapons, and added, "We reserve the right to prevent the sale of Iranian oil to other countries."
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced his new policy towards Iran during a signing ceremony at the White House before his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
REINSTITUTED 'MAXIMUM PRESSURE' POLICY ON IRAN
Trump signed a presidential decree to reinstate the "maximum pressure" policy on Iran, which he had implemented during his first term. While signing, Trump stated that he was "not happy to be signing this" and hoped "they would not have to use it."
"IRAN IS VERY CLOSE TO HAVING NUCLEAR WEAPONS"
Trump stated that Iran is very close to having nuclear weapons, saying, "We reserve the right to prevent the sale of Iranian oil to other countries."
"I AM READY TO MEET WITH PEZESHKIAN"
Noting that the decree includes very harsh sanctions against Iran, Trump said he is ready to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to try to convince Iran to abandon its efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
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