They better behave: Donald Trump says Iran wants talks with the United States
Donald Trump said Iran was seeking a settlement with the United States and urged Tehran to behave. His remarks underlined persistent strain over regional security, the nuclear programme and Washington's wider strategy.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran was seeking negotiations with the United States and warned Tehran to "behave," while expressing confidence that any future conflict would end in Iran's defeat, according to Reuters.
Speaking during an interview, Trump said Iran wanted to meet and was interested in reaching a settlement with Washington. "We'll find out if we settle with them," he said, adding, "They better behave."
The remarks come amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran over regional security and Tehran's nuclear programme. Trump did not provide further details on any potential talks or timeline for diplomatic engagement.
The US president also suggested that Iran would be "defeated soon" if hostilities continued, without elaborating on the basis for the statement.
Separately, Trump called for faster defence production in the United States, saying the country needed "a little more speed" in manufacturing military equipment. He clarified that his focus was on accelerating production rather than increasing defence spending.
SECOND WAVE OF ATTACKS LAUNCHED
Trump's comments came as the United States intensified its military campaign against Iran. On Wednesday, US forces launched a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian coastal defence systems, missile launch sites and other military assets that Washington said were being used to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
The latest operation followed an earlier round of US strikes carried out the same day, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. In response, Iran said it was fighting an "existential war" with the United States and warned that it could expand disruptions to regional energy exports.
Trump's remarks also come as Washington continues to assess its broader strategy towards Iran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Reuters reported that the president did not disclose whether formal negotiations had been scheduled but maintained that Tehran was seeking a settlement with the United States.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran was seeking negotiations with the United States and warned Tehran to "behave," while expressing confidence that any future conflict would end in Iran's defeat, according to Reuters.
Speaking during an interview, Trump said Iran wanted to meet and was interested in reaching a settlement with Washington. "We'll find out if we settle with them," he said, adding, "They better behave."
The remarks come amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran over regional security and Tehran's nuclear programme. Trump did not provide further details on any potential talks or timeline for diplomatic engagement.
The US president also suggested that Iran would be "defeated soon" if hostilities continued, without elaborating on the basis for the statement.
Separately, Trump called for faster defence production in the United States, saying the country needed "a little more speed" in manufacturing military equipment. He clarified that his focus was on accelerating production rather than increasing defence spending.
SECOND WAVE OF ATTACKS LAUNCHED
Trump's comments came as the United States intensified its military campaign against Iran. On Wednesday, US forces launched a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian coastal defence systems, missile launch sites and other military assets that Washington said were being used to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
The latest operation followed an earlier round of US strikes carried out the same day, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. In response, Iran said it was fighting an "existential war" with the United States and warned that it could expand disruptions to regional energy exports.
Trump's remarks also come as Washington continues to assess its broader strategy towards Iran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Reuters reported that the president did not disclose whether formal negotiations had been scheduled but maintained that Tehran was seeking a settlement with the United States.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran was seeking negotiations with the United States and warned Tehran to "behave," while expressing confidence that any future conflict would end in Iran's defeat, according to Reuters.
Speaking during an interview, Trump said Iran wanted to meet and was interested in reaching a settlement with Washington. "We'll find out if we settle with them," he said, adding, "They better behave."
The remarks come amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran over regional security and Tehran's nuclear programme. Trump did not provide further details on any potential talks or timeline for diplomatic engagement.
The US president also suggested that Iran would be "defeated soon" if hostilities continued, without elaborating on the basis for the statement.
Separately, Trump called for faster defence production in the United States, saying the country needed "a little more speed" in manufacturing military equipment. He clarified that his focus was on accelerating production rather than increasing defence spending.
SECOND WAVE OF ATTACKS LAUNCHED
Trump's comments came as the United States intensified its military campaign against Iran. On Wednesday, US forces launched a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian coastal defence systems, missile launch sites and other military assets that Washington said were being used to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
The latest operation followed an earlier round of US strikes carried out the same day, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. In response, Iran said it was fighting an "existential war" with the United States and warned that it could expand disruptions to regional energy exports.
Trump's remarks also come as Washington continues to assess its broader strategy towards Iran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Reuters reported that the president did not disclose whether formal negotiations had been scheduled but maintained that Tehran was seeking a settlement with the United States.
