Trump: Tehran Earnestly Seeks an Agreement as Washington Delivers Severe Blows

US President Donald Trump affirmed on Friday that his administration is handling the Iranian file with a firm approach similar to its handling of the Venezuelan crisis. He noted that Tehran shows a strong desire to reach an agreement with Washington, adding that the coming days will be decisive in determining the course of developments between the two countries. In a press statement, Trump explained that Washington has dealt severe blows to Iran after the US administration exhausted other options. He reiterated that the United States possesses the world's most powerful military, pointing to efforts to raise the defense budget to $1.5 trillion. These remarks come amid escalating regional tensions and mutual military operations, alongside reports of preliminary moves aimed at alleviating the current military escalation.