Donald Trump speaking ahead of US midterms: Iran war will get 'wrapped up soon'
President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran could conclude soon while maintaining that the U.S. has no urgency to reach a deal. He also defended the financial costs of U.S. military operations in the Middle East and Venezuela.
Why it matters
The statements reflect the administration's foreign policy stance on Iran and military spending ahead of midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump said Friday evening that he sees no urgency to reach an agreement with Iran, citing the difficult situation facing the Iranian regime as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue.Trump made the remarks during an Oval Office meeting with Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen recently released from prison in Russia.Asked by a reporter for further details about the talks with Iran, Trump replied: "There are talks. They want to talk. They keep talking, but look, they're not paying their soldiers. They're not paying their police officers. You know, they're in big trouble, and we have time."The president also dismissed criticism of the financial costs of the US military campaign against Iran."I heard somebody say we're wasting money," he said. "I spent a lot of money to get rid of nuclear weapons, and that's what we did.
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