Peloni: In this press conference Trump addresses his being targeted for assassination at least twice and dodges explanations about why he is no longer flying the Qatari plane more than once by incredulously explaining that the plane will be going to US bases in Europe for the soldiers to see. He also explains that his previous description of the ‘rational’ new leaders in Iran was found to be in error after he came “to know them”. He also suggest that “We can play games, but I’m not sure I want to make a deal. I’ll just finished the job.” Article below discusses this in detail. He goes on to state that while he hasn’t decided about giving the F-35 to Turkey, he is inclined to do so even as he acknowledges that Erodgan is not a ‘fan’ of Netanyahu or Israel.
In looking at all that has taken shape since the MOU came to replaced the war, it must be recalled that Trump’s acknowledged reason for entertaining the MOU was to calm energy markets. This was achieved, but Iran’s incessantly petulant nature has come to recurrently threaten this basis for continuing the MOU. So are we back to war now? Well, we will see, but as I have noted previously, the situation in Iran can only end with the clear capitulation of America or Iran, and I still don’t believe that Trump is going to make his legacy that of capitulating to Iran, but we will see.
Regarding the F-35s going to Turkey, it isn’t going to happen. Too many vested political interests in the US would need to support this change in US policy, and the current political environment is not suitable to support such a change, no matter what Trump decides.
Full Press Conference at Bottom
Pres. Trump, Sec. of State Rubio, Sec. of Treasury Bessent, and Sec. of War Hegseth during a press conference at Ankara, Turkey. Screengrab via Youtube
President Donald Trump said the United States will “probably” strike Iran again on Wednesday night, after casting doubt on the ceasefire between the two countries.
“There may be a big attack tonight and it will knock out a lot of stuff,” Trump told reporters at a NATO summit in Turkey. ‘We don’t knock out nothing, we knock out a lot.”
U.S. oil prices sharply rose following Trump’s expressed doubt on the ceasefire. U.S. crude oil jumped more than 6.5% to $75 per barrel on Wednesday.
The president floated “taking over” Kharg Island, an area that handles the majority of Iran’s oil exports as part of the potential Wednesday night attacks.
Trump’s threat follows U.S. attacks on Tuesday night against Iran after three commercial ships were destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the military struck more than 80 targets in Iran on Tuesday including air defense systems, coastal radar sites and more than 60 small boats in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the military was prepared to hit “deeper” targets in Iran if necessary.
“Tonight, if we need to, on your order, Mr. President, we will hit even more and even deeper,” Hegesth said.
Trump also cast doubt on the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran after trading strikes. He floated instituting a new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz strictly on Iranian ships.
“It will only be a blockade for Iran,” Trump said. “Anyone can have anything else they want.”
He said the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is “over” and criticized the team of negotiators in Iran. The memorandum included lifting sanctions on Iran and allowing the country greater freedom to sell oil.
“To me, I think it’s over,” Trump said to a reporter in Turkey. “I don’t want to deal with [Iran] anymore. They’re scum. They’re sick people. They’re led by sick people.”
A delegation of U.S. negotiators is set to meet with Iranian forces on July 11 to discuss the future of the ceasefire deal between the two countries. Trump said he would allow the delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, to continue talks.
The Trump administration requested $87.6 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the conflict, including more than $70 billion for military expenses, according to a White House appropriations request.
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