On March 5, according to Reuters, Trump said at the White House: "They are calling, they are asking 'How can we reach an agreement?' I told them you're a bit too late, now we want to continue the fight more than they do."

This statement from Trump carries a lot of information. It came against the backdrop of ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and domestic pressure, revealing several key signals:

* Having the initiative on the battlefield: The so-called "them" refers to the opponent or relevant parties. Trump wants to create an image that his side is in a superior position and has control, implying that the current pace is in line with American expectations.

* Strategic intent shifting towards Cuba: Combined with his remarks on the same day that Cuba "is eager to reach an agreement" and that the U.S. "will first end this matter with Iran," this indicates that after dealing with Iran, the next target is likely to be Cuba.

* The real reason for wanting to continue the war: Behind the tough stance lies a cover-up of the urgency of the situation. Due to huge losses, the government has planned to urgently meet with arms manufacturers to speed up production, and the Navy's escort capabilities have also been questioned.

Therefore, his words are both a message to the opponents "don't expect negotiations," and a reassurance to the domestic audience that "the situation is under control."

Trump's statement currently represents a one-sided U.S. position. The Iranian side has not officially acknowledged it, and had previously denied similar intelligence contacts. In response to such U.S. statements, Iran had previously denied that its intelligence agencies had actively contacted the CIA. On the same day, the Iranian foreign minister also strongly stated that the U.S. "quick victory Plan A has failed."

Considering that the current situation is in a state of war, the statements from both warring sides usually carry a strong flavor of propaganda warfare.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1858934867399692/

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