Trump Threatens New Iran Offensive if Nuclear Deal Turns Bad, as 60% Oppose Military Action
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Updated · Fox News · May 28
Trump Threatens New Iran Offensive if Nuclear Deal Turns Bad, as 60% Oppose Military Action
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 28
Trump said a deal "that wasn't going to be good for us" would be the trigger for the U.S. to relaunch offensive military action against Iran, framing force as leverage in stalled post-ceasefire talks.
Early April's ceasefire is still holding shakily, but negotiations have bogged down even after Trump recently suggested the sides were close to an agreement centered on stripping Iran of nuclear capabilities.
Trump argued Washington holds the upper hand because Iran's military has been "defeated," claiming its navy and air force were effectively wiped out in earlier U.S. strikes.
Political risks are rising as 60% of Americans now oppose U.S. military action in Iran, up from 55% in April, while 86% say higher gas prices tied to the Hormuz disruption are a problem.
Trump said he would not let the two-year midterm cycle deter him, arguing presidents have only a narrow political window for war but must still "do what's right."
If diplomacy fails, what is the ultimate U.S. plan to permanently stop Iran's nuclear program?
With conflicting reports on Iran's military, what is the true remaining threat to vital global oil routes?