The President of the United States, Donald Trump, clarified this Thursday that he does not plan to deploy U.S. troops in Iran amid tensions in the Middle East.
During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the leader responded to questions regarding a possible increase in military presence in the region and the sanctions on Iranian oil.
"No, I am not going to put troops anywhere. And if I did, I certainly wouldn't tell you, but I am not going to put troops," Trump stated.
The president explained that his strategy aims to contain the threat posed by Iran, which he described as a serious risk to international and Middle Eastern stability, assuring that “almost all countries” agree with that assessment.
Trump also acknowledged that he made the decision to act despite possible economic impacts.
He pointed out that he thought the consequences would be more significant, but he defended the measure as necessary to address the situation.
"I hate having to do this, but we have to do it," he said, referring to his policy towards Iran.
Additionally, he defended the economic impact of his decisions, noting that his policies have contributed to keeping oil prices low and strengthening the U.S. economy, while highlighting the growth of indicators such as the Dow Jones and the S&P 500.
Trump insisted that the ongoing actions, while necessary, ultimately aim to create a safer scenario on a global scale, a vision that he indicated is shared by other international leaders.
Similarly, he also assured this Thursday that military operations against Iran are progressing faster than expected and that the defensive capabilities of the Persian country have been practically neutralized.
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