Trump boasts: The Iranian regime slaughtered tens of thousands of civilians in its early-year crackdown... If Iranian authorities don't reach an agreement soon, "I'm considering blowing everything up and then taking over the oil."
On Sunday morning local time, U.S. President Trump told reporters from Fox News Channel that if Iran's authorities fail to reach a deal promptly, "I'm considering blowing everything up and then taking over the oil," warning that "you'll see bridges and power plants collapse across the country." Trump added, "Currently, those representing Iran in negotiations have been granted limited amnesty so they can continue talks," and expressed his belief that there is hope for a deal on Monday.
Trump said, "I feel optimistic about tomorrow, and I believe they are negotiating right now." Earlier on his social media platform, Truth Social, he posted, "Tuesday in Iran will be 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day'—combined into one! Absolutely unprecedented!!! Open up the Strait of TM, you crazy zazhong folks, or else you’ll be going straight to hell—just wait and see! Praise Allah!"
Additionally, in a 15-minute interview with Fox News Channel, Trump told reporters that earlier this year, the Iranian regime launched a street crackdown, massacring what it called "45,000 civilians." Trump stated that since then, the United States has provided "a large number of firearms" to Iranian protesters.
Trump said, "We sent them many guns—delivered through the Kurds." He believes the Kurds secretly kept the weapons for themselves. Trump reiterated, "We delivered a large quantity of firearms to the protesters."
Last month, CNN reported that the U.S. is arming Kurdish forces with the aim of inciting popular uprisings in Iran. The goal is to pit Kurdish armed forces against the Iranian military, thereby creating conditions for Iranian civilians to take to the streets in protest.
At the time, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters, "Our objectives are not premised on supporting any specific armed group. Therefore, while we understand actions taken by other entities, our goals are not shaped around those actions."
Source: rfi
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