It is also revealed that there was indeed a plan to use the Kurds of Iraq for an attack on Iran, but that plan also failed. The American President emphasized that he will not meet the Iranian leader, but if he did, it would be his honor. He also revealed that after Iran, he will go to Cuba, as the 9th war, and perhaps the 10th, is starting. Meanwhile, an explosionoccurred at an oil terminal in Oman.
Trump's revelations: Iran is not Venezuela, I examined the ground invasion scenario but the plan was rejected
American President Trump claimed that he thought about sending American special operations forces to seize Iran's uranium stockpiles at the beginning of the war, but rejected the idea. "I didn't want to be Jimmy Carter. I had no appetite to be Jimmy Carter, so we put it aside," he told reporters at the White House. "Well, we thought about that in the beginning, before you see, before we did what we did, before we destroyed their entire military, and I didn't want to be in a position where I had to go there." However, in a moment of honesty, Trump emphasized that Iran is ultimately not like Venezuela, where you arrive, stay for a few minutes, and everyone waves hello and goodbye to you.
Moving nuclear materials would have required us to be in conflict zones for one to two weeks. That is why we did not proceed with that plan. It should be noted that the American military had estimated that if a full-scale invasion took place, it would result in over 20,000 dead and wounded American soldiers.
Trump: I will not meet the Iranian leader, but if I did, it would be my honor - After Iran, I'm going to Cuba, the 9th war is starting, maybe even the 10th
I am not seeking to meet the Iranian leader, but if an agreement is reached, it is possible I will meet him. I do not want to meet the Ayatollah, but if I meet him, it would be my honor to meet him and treat him with respect. However, Trump gave the order to kill the father of Khamenei, as happened, and recently he had called the new religious leader of Iran a homosexual. In reality, he has a very good reputation in certain circles. Some say bad things about him, but many say bad things about me. Of course, that is completely untrue. We will win either through negotiations or in some other way, but we will win. After the end of Iran, we will deal with Cuba. We have very good plans for Cuba. I have finished eight wars, and the ninth war will start soon. It might even be ten wars. I don't think any president has ever ended a war.
Regarding the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding
The US President once again made claims regarding the potential terms of an agreement with Iran. He said that the "key part" of the agreement is that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will open quickly.
Wall Street Journal: Trump will restart the war in Iran if American soldiers are killed
The Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, wrote: "Trump told his aides that he would not restart the war with Iran unless American soldiers are killed." The Wall Street Journal's sources, who were not named, stated: "Trump would prefer that Iran abandon its nuclear program through diplomacy, but his red lines are clear." Earlier, American lawmakers approved a resolution by 215 votes to 208 (after four Republicans co-sponsored the resolution) that forces Trump to withdraw the American military from the war with Iran. The resolution infuriated the White House, with an American official stating to ABC News: "The House of Representatives' resolution on war powers is unconstitutional."
The US State Department warns of the possibility of conflict or explosions in the United Arab Emirates
The US State Department issued a security alert for all Middle Eastern countries due to the "possibility of conflict" and advised all American citizens to locate the nearest safe shelter. According to Russian President Putin, the Iranian people have proven their will to fight and protect their interests. There are documents and evidence showing that the United Arab Emirates themselves have sometimes participated in military operations against Iran.
Reuters: Explosion at an oil terminal in Oman after a drone attack
Oman has suspended loading at its oil terminal following an explosion, Reuters reports, citing informed sources. According to two sources of the agency, the terminal in question is the Mina al-Fahal port terminal. Furthermore, sources claim that the explosion at the export terminal, located near the capital of Oman, Muscat, was allegedly the result of a drone attack. Last week, the US President threatened to "blow up" Oman if it attempted to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council told reporters that Tehran and Oman are holding joint talks to determine new procedures for the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera: The memorandum of understanding is in its final stage
The memorandum of understanding is in its final stage according to Al Jazeera and is waiting for a final position, whether positive or negative. So far, no final decision has been made by Iran and the US. Fox News cited US military officials as saying: The ongoing conflict with Iran remains unresolved, and rising fuel prices are burdening the Pentagon's budget.
Intervention by Lavrov (Russian Foreign Ministry): The US does not know how to disengage from Iran
The United States feels uncomfortable with the situation surrounding Iran and does not know how to get out of it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia. "The president of the United States, Donald Trump, had stated at some point that 'we will destroy Iran as a civilization.' It was a bold ambition. No one doubts that this goal is unattainable," Lavrov said, pointing out that "it is no coincidence that the United States fully understands this situation and feels uncomfortable with it, as is evident from their statements and actions, while they do not know how to disengage." The Russian minister also referred to the American demands for Iran to abandon the idea of acquiring nuclear weapons and to open the Strait of Hormuz. "Before the unprovoked American-Israeli attack that began on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz operated freely for everyone, and no one faced problems. Before the start of this aggression, the fatwa of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was in effect in Iran, which prohibited the possession of nuclear weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency regularly confirmed that there were no signs of the Iranian nuclear program being converted into a military one. The entire nuclear program was under the control of the organization," Lavrov stated. According to him, "everything that is being demanded of Iran today already existed before the start of this aggression."
Jerusalem Post: Trump planned to use the Kurds of Iraq to attack Iran
While US President Trump admitted that he armed the Kurds to act against Iran, Zionist media reported that the Mossad, the Israeli Intelligence Service, played a significant role in this fruitless plan. The Jerusalem Post reported, citing former Mossad officials, that Washington, taking into account the experience of the war in Iraq, was looking for a plan during the recent military aggression in Iran that would avoid the need to send American troops into Iran and, therefore, intended to provide military support to the Kurds and encourage them to launch a ground attack on Iran—a plan that failed in its infancy. Previously, media had revealed the US plan to use the Kurds to destabilize Iran's borders, a plan that was received very negatively. The US President had mentioned in an interview with Reuters on March 4, 2025, that he supports "the launch of a Kurdish military operation in Iran." Joe Kent, a former official in the Trump administration who resigned from his position in protest of the war against Iran, had previously posted a message on the social network X that Trump "was deceived by this naive dream" that arming the Kurds would lead to the fall of the Iranian government. However, according to the Jerusalem Post, the Israeli regime was ready to support the plan. The Israeli media outlet Jerusalem Post added that the Kurds had received weapons "from both the United States and the Mossad" and had received the necessary training "from the Israelis." However, many of these weapons were weapons seized by the Israeli military from Hamas in Gaza or from Hezbollah in Lebanon; in other words, they were giving the Kurds confiscated weapons.
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