Trump says there is "no reason" to escalate war with Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump said in a 60 Minutes interview that he sees no reason to escalate the war with Iran, while defending his decision to start the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-Iran talks were not close to a breakthrough, and Trump was scheduled to meet with Qatar’s prime minister, a mediator in the talks.Key Facts
- Trump said he was not seeking to intensify the war with Iran.
- Trump defended starting the conflict in late February, saying he believed it would prove to be a good decision over time.
- Trump cited Iran’s nuclear program as the main reason for starting the war and acknowledged the conflict’s economic effects.
- Rubio said negotiations had not been very productive and that Iran’s demands were unacceptable.
- Trump was scheduled to meet Monday at the White House with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
- Qatar has mediated indirect talks between the United States and Iran aimed at reaching a deal.
- Trump said Task Force Iron Gate was operating to extend the naval blockade by targeting trade routes, including overland routes.
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