U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s strategy toward Iran, arguing that Tehran’s economic situation has become increasingly unstable and suggesting that Washington could impose additional economic pressure.
Speaking to Real America’s Voice, Trump said the United States should continue applying pressure on Iran as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz appear to have stalled.
Trump described himself as Iran’s “banker” and claimed that the country is facing severe economic difficulties.
“Let it go and see how bad things are for them. They have 300 percent inflation, they have no value. Their currency is almost worthless. They’re not paying their soldiers. The soldiers are leaving. So we have to continue because the situation is unstable,” Trump said.
He also criticized Tehran’s approach to negotiations with Washington, accusing Iranian officials of being “very tricky” negotiators.
“The Iranians are very tricky negotiators because they first agree to something, then they go and tell the press that they didn’t do it themselves. They are really dishonest people,” Trump said.
Trump’s comments come as efforts to reach an understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain, with Washington continuing to emphasize economic and diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
