US President Donald Trump cautioned Iran about facing severe consequences if it resumes prohibited military actions. Trump, during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mentioned that intelligence indicated Iran might be exploring new locations after previous US strikes. He emphasized that any such actions by Iran would be a significant mistake.
Trump expressed willingness to engage in bilateral discussions with Iran, highlighting his past efforts to promote negotiations before tensions escalated. He stressed the importance of limiting Iran’s influence for achieving peace in the Middle East. Netanyahu supported Trump’s stance, underscoring the connection between Iran’s weakened status and regional stability.
Addressing Syria, Trump commended the country’s new leadership, particularly praising Syria’s president as a strong figure. Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s focus on border security and safeguarding minority groups, including the Druze and Christians. Trump acknowledged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s role in developments in Syria.
Trump also raised concerns about Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon, stating that the group had been behaving poorly. He highlighted the need for a combination of deterrence and diplomacy to address potential escalations by Iran. The Trump administration’s approach of applying “maximum pressure” while keeping negotiation options open was reiterated during the press conference.
