Trump says now not interested in negotiating with Iran despite recent contacts

President Donald Trump said he does not currently want to negotiate with Iran, even as he revealed that U.S. and Iranian representatives have been in contact. Source: hoydo, infobae

In a Fox News interview on Tuesday, Trump stated, "Ahora no quiero negociar" (now I don't want to negotiate). Source: hoydo He disclosed that the contacts occurred recently, with infobae reporting that they happened "just an hour ago". Source: infobae Despite his reluctance, Trump indicated that Iran continues to seek a deal. Source: infobae

• Nuclear threats: Trump warned that the U.S. could strike an Iranian nuclear facility again if needed, claiming Washington could cause "enormous damage" within minutes. Source: hoydo He noted that Iran has sealed some access points with concrete after previous attacks. Source: hoydo
• Economic pressure: The president defended the blockade on Iranian ports and stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for international traffic but "closed for Iran, both for entry and exit." Source: hoydo
• Characterization of leaders: Trump called previous Iranian rulers "evil" and said current ones include "very bad people" who are blocking an agreement. Source: hoydo